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{{Infobox film
| name = Thoongaa Vanam
| image = Thoongaa Vanam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster in Tamil
| director = [[Rajesh M. Selva]]
| screenplay = [[Kamal Haasan]]
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogue by
| data1 = {{unbulleted list| Suka {{small|(Tamil)}} | [[Abburi Ravi]] {{small|(Telugu)}} }}
}}
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Sleepless Night (2011 film)|Nuit Blanche]]'' by [[Frédéric Jardin]]}}
| producer = {{plainlist|
* Kamal Haasan
* [[Chandrahasan]]
}}
| starring = {{unbulleted list|Kamal Haasan|[[Prakash Raj]]|[[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]]|[[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]]|[[Sampath Raj]]|[[Yugi Sethu]]}}
| cinematography = [[Sanu John Varghese]]
| editing = [[Shan Mohammed]]
| music = [[Mohamaad Ghibran|M. Ghibran]]
| studio = {{plainlist|
* [[Raaj Kamal Films International]]
* Sri Gokulam Movies
* [[Suresh Balaje|Wide Angle Creations]]
* RG Entertainment
}}
| distributor = {{plainlist|
* [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/kamals-thoongavanam-will-be-a-escape-artists-motion-pictures-release.html |title=GREAT ESCAPE FOR THOONGAVANAM |publisher=Behindwoods |date=28 September 2015 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref>
* Wide Angle Creations
* [[Global United Media]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/global-united-media-to-release-thoongavanam-in-nsc-areas-of-tamil-nadu.html |title= I, BAAHUBALI AND NOW THOONGAVANAM |publisher=Behindwoods |date=30 October 2015 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref>
}}
| released = {{film date|df=y|2015|11|10}} (Tamil)<ref name="Thoongavanam Movie Database">{{Cite web|title = Thoongavanam Movie Database|url = http://www.tamilcinemainfo.com/movies/4-thoonga-vanam|website = tamilcinemainfo.com|access-date = 2 November 2015}}</ref> {{film date|df=y|2015|11|20|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/with-cheekati-raajyam-kamal-returns-to-telugu/article7242870.ece|title=With Cheekati Raajyam, Kamal returns to Telugu|first=Suresh|last=Krishnamoorthy|date=25 May 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>}} (Telugu)
| runtime = 127 minutes
| country = India
| language = {{ ubl | Tamil | Telugu }}
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Thoongaa Vanam''''' ({{trans|Sleepless forest}}) is a 2015 Indian [[action thriller]] film directed by [[Rajesh M. Selva]]. The film stars [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]], [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]], [[Sampath Raj]], and [[Yugi Sethu]], while Aman Abdullah, [[Asha Sharath]], [[Madhu Shalini]], and [[Jagan]] play supporting roles. It is filmed [[multiple-language version|simultaneously]] in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages, the latter titled '''''Cheekati Rajyam''''' ({{trans|Kingdom of darkness}}). Both versions were produced by [[Raaj Kamal Films International]] and Sri Gokulam Movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kamal-haasans-thoongaavanam-cheekati-rajyam-posters-released-633556 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'Thoongaavanam', 'Cheekati Rajyam' Posters Released |publisher=Ibtimes.co.in |date=25 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Manisha-Koirala-for-Kamals-Thoonga-Vanam/articleshow/47278218.cms |title=Manisha Koirala for Kamal's 'Thoonga Vanam' |work=The Times of India |date=14 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> The film is a remake of the French film ''[[Sleepless Night (2011 film)|Nuit Blanche]]'' (2011).<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thoongavanam-remake-of-a-French-film/articleshow/47662690.cms Thoongavanam, remake of a French film? – The Times of India]. ''The Times of India''. (14 June 2015). Retrieved 21 August 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.onlykollywood.com/thoongaavanam-is-an-official-remake-of-french-film-sleepless-night/ Thoongaavanam is an official remake of French film Sleepless Night]. Only Kollywood (13 June 2015). Retrieved 21 August 2015.</ref> ''Thoongaa Vanam'' was released on 10 November 2015 while the Telugu version ''Cheekati Rajyam'' was released on 20 November 2015. The film received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thoongaavanam to Oru Naal Iravil: Films remade in Tamil in 2015 that stayed with the audience|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/yearender-2015/photo/heres-the-list-of-remakes-made-in-tamil-in-2015-36-vayathinile-papanasam-thoongaavanam-memories-bangalore-days-premam-377021-2015-12-20|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-05-05}}</ref>

==Plot==
The film begins with C.K Diwakar ([[Kamal Haasan]]), an [[Indian Revenue Service]] officer in the [[Narcotics Control Bureau]], and his deputy Mani ([[Yugi Sethu]]), busting a narcotics scam.<ref>{{cite news |title=Thoongavanam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thoongavanam/photostory/65503829.cms? |access-date=22 November 2019 |agency=Times of India}}</ref> In retribution, Vittal Rao ([[Prakash Raj]]), a drug smuggler who had masterminded the scam, kidnaps Diwakar's son Vasu (Aman Abdullah). He is willing to release Vasu if Diwakar can return to him a bag of [[cocaine]] that he seized while thwarting the scam. Without any options, Diwakar agrees and proceeds to Vittal's [[nightclub]], where Vasu is held hostage with the bag of cocaine, hiding it in the men's toilet. However, this is noticed by his colleague Mallika ([[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]]), who becomes suspicious. Thinking that Diwakar is involved in [[drug smuggling]], she informs her superior Dhiraviyam ([[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]]). Both begin to pursue Diwakar, taking away the bag of cocaine from the toilet in the process.

When Diwakar realizes that the bag of cocaine has gone missing, he decides to return to Vittal a bag containing packets of [[maida flour|maida]] instead, thinking that he and his cronies, including a gangster named Pedha Babu ([[Sampath Raj]]), will not realize the difference. Unfortunately, Vittal and Pedha soon find out that Diwakar had cheated them and decide to kill him. Caught between Vittal's gang on one side and Mallika and Dhiraviyam on the other side, Diwakar confronts Mallika and tells her that contrary to her suspicions, he is working undercover and had planned the entire operation to expose police officers such as Dhiraviyam and even Mani, who are involved in drug smuggling. Then, Diwakar rescues Vasu without Vittal's knowledge, and Vittal is also arrested by Mallika and Dhiraviyam. While taking Vittal to prison, Mallika finds out that she has Mani's mobile phone, and on reading the messages in it, she finds out that Diwakar had been speaking the truth all along, realizing that Dhiraviyam and Mani are involved in drug smuggling and had tried to frame Diwakar. Though Dhiraviyam tries to resist arrest, killing Vittal in the process, he is eventually brought to justice.

Three months later, Mallika is now Diwakar's deputy. The movie ends with both of them thwarting the attempted murder of a police officer.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Kamal Haasan]] as C.K Diwakar
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Vittal Rao
* [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] as Mallika
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Dhiraviyam
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Pedha Babu
* [[Yugi Sethu]] as Mani
* [[Asha Sharath]] as Dr. Sujatha, Ck Diwakar's wife
* Aman Abdullah as Vasu Diwakar<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151109/entertainment-kollywood/article/kamal-haasan-aman%E2%80%99s-favourite|title=Kamal Haasan is Aman's favourite!|first=devika|last=gowri|date=10 November 2015|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
* [[Madhu Shalini]] as Esther (nurse)
* [[Jagan]] as Jagan
* [[Uma Riyaz Khan]] as Maheswari
* [[Guru Somasundaram]] as Duraipandian
* [[Santhana Bharathi]] as Thandapani (Tamil version) / Subba Rao (Telugu version)
* [[Chaams]] as Chef
* Suka as Mandhiramoorthy
* [[Rajesh Selva]] as Head Chef
{{colend}}

==Production==

===Pre-production===
[[Kamal Haasan]] announced that his next project, a bilingual thriller titled ''Thoongaa Vanam'' in Tamil, and it would be directed by his former assistant [[Rajesh Selva]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/kamal-haasans-thoonga-vanam-first-look-posters-have-been-launched.html |title=Kamal Haasan's Thoonga Vanam first look posters have been launched |publisher=Behindwoods |date=24 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> and produced by himself. Kamal Haasan was so glad to be a part of this great film and expressed his thanks to all who supported him in his career. He added that the film would be shot simultaneously and with the same cast and crew as ''[[Cheekati Rajyam]]'' in the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/kamal-haasans-next-film-titled-cheekati-rajyam-in-telugu-765660 |title=Kamal Haasans Next Film Titled Cheekati Rajyam in Telugu – NDTV Movies |publisher=Movies.ndtv.com |date=24 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> Sanu Varghese and Shan Mohammed were named as the cinematographer and editor, respectively,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kamal-haasan-next-project-thoongavanam-is-bilingual-thriller-2086649|title=Kamal Haasan next project 'Thoongavanam' is bilingual thriller|work=dna|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref> while [[Ghibran]] was recruited as the film's composer, working for a fourth successive Kamal Haasan film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/479417/kamal-haasans-next-titled-cheekati.html |title=Kamal Haasan's next titled Cheekati Rajyam' in Telugu |work=Deccan Herald |date=24 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/kamal-haasans-next-film-titled-cheekati-rajyam-in-telugu-765660|title=Kamal Haasans Next Film Titled Cheekati Rajyam in Telugu – NDTV Movies|publisher=NDTVMovies.com|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref> Writer Suka was chosen to write the Tamil dialogues,<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/suka-is-the-dialogue-writer-for-kamals-thoongaa-vanam-news-tamil-pf1k3Iaeahdgb.html Suka is the dialogue writer for Kamal`s `Thoongaa Vanam`]. Sify.com (27 May 2015). Retrieved 21 August 2015.</ref> while Abburi Ravi was assigned to work on the dialogues for the Telugu version.<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/kamals-cheekati-rajyam-first-look-launch-telugu-news-133591.html|title=Kamals Cheekati Rajyam first look Launch|publisher=IndiaGlitz|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref>

Kamal Haasan was reported to be play CK Dhiwakar, an [[Indian Revenue Service]] officer in [[Narcotics Control Bureau]].<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.sify.com/movies/thoongaa-vanam-characters%E2%80%99-names-revealed-news-tamil-pj2pzOddbiceg.html `Thoongaa Vanam` characters’ names revealed!]. Sify.com (28 September 2015). Retrieved 13 October 2015.</ref> [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] and [[Prakash Raj]] were the first actors to be cast and reported to play the female lead and an important supporting role respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Manisha-Koirala-for-Kamals-Thoonga-Vanam/articleshow/47278218.cms|title=Manisha Koirala for Kamal's 'Thoonga Vanam'|work=The Times of India|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/manisha-koirala-approached-for-kamal-haasans-next/ |title=Manisha Koirala approached for Kamal Haasan's next |work=The Indian Express |date=13 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> While Prakash Raj was said to portray a drug dealer named Vital Rao, Trisha's role was Mallika, a police officer.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> Initially, the makers were considering Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala to play Kamal's wife in the movie. But the crew later opted for [[Asha Sarath]] after watching her films.<ref>Menon, Akhila. (24 June 2015) [http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/asha-sarath-to-be-kamal-haasan-heroine-thoongavanam-188112.html Asha Sarath To Be Kamal Hassan's Heroine]. Filmibeat. Retrieved 21 August 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/after-papanasam-asha-sharath-bags-role-kamal-haasans-thoongavanam-637473 After 'Papanasam', Asha Sharath Bags Role in Kamal Haasan's 'Thoongavanam']. ''International Business Times''. (29 June 2015). Retrieved 21 August 2015.</ref> [[Uma Riyaz Khan]] was signed for an "important role" <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/uma-riyaz-khan-in-kamals-thoonga-vanam-news-tamil-pfqkusjihaiig.html|title=Uma Riyaz Khan in Kamal's 'Thoonga Vanam'|work=Sify|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref> and [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] informed that had been selected for a "key role" in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kishore-in-Kamal-Haasans-Thoongavanam/articleshow/47460106.cms |title=Kishore in Kamal Haasan's Thoongavanam |work=The Times of India |date=29 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> In June 2015, it was reported that [[Madhu Shalini]] was part of the film and had starting filming,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/madhu-shalini-in-kamal-haasan-s-thoongaavanam-115060600172_1.html|title=Madhu Shalini in Kamal Haasan's 'Thoongaavanam'|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|date=6 June 2015|work=Business Standard|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref> while [[Sampath Raj]] was also added to the cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Sampath-to-work-with-Kamal-in-Thoonga-Vanam/articleshow/47553975.cms|title=Sampath to work with Kamal in Thoonga Vanam|work=The Times of India|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref> Sampath's character was revealed to be that of a local gangster called Pedha Babu.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>

===Filming===
Following a photo shoot at the AVM Studios on 20 May 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/fresh-updates-on-kamal-haasans-thoongavanam-tamil-news-133140.html |title=Fresh Updates on Kamal Haasan's 'Thoongavanam' |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=19 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> the film was officially unveiled on 25 May in [[Hyderabad]] with the release of the first look poster,<ref name="indiaglitz.com"/> after which [[principal photography]] began with a schedule at the [[Ramoji Film City]] in Hyderabad.<ref name="TV9 1">{{cite news|last1=Admin|title=Kamal Haasan begins shooting for Cheekati Rajyam|url=http://www.telugu9pm.com/2015/05/kamal-haasan-begins-shooting-for.html|access-date=5 June 2015|language=te|publisher=[[TV9 (Telugu)|TV9]]|format=news video|date=25 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Suresh Krishnamoorthy |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/with-cheekati-raajyam-kamal-returns-to-telugu/article7242870.ece |title=With Cheekati Raajyam, Kamal returns to Telugu |work=The Hindu |date=25 May 2015 |access-date=4 June 2015}}</ref> The filming was completed in 38 days by August 2015.

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Thoonga Vanam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Ghibran]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{start date|2015|10|07|df=y|}} (Tamil) {{start date|2015|11|03|df=y|}} (Telugu)
| recorded = 2015
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 4:33
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| producer = [[Ghibran]]
| prev_title = [[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Babu Bangaram]]
| next_year = 2016
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|pi2LHhSons8|Official Video Song (Tamil)}}
| audio2 = {{YouTube|ad3AkFP_kSY|Official Video Song (Telugu)}}
}}
}}

The soundtrack album for ''Thoongaa Vanam'' composed by [[Ghibran]], features only one song, "Neeye Unakku Raja" in the [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal genre]], written by [[Vairamuthu]] and sung by [[Kamal Haasan]], with backing vocals by [[Yazin Nizar]] and model-turned-singer [[C. Aishvarrya Suresh|Aishvarrya]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/I-have-never-sung-metal-before-Aishvarrya/articleshow/49300398.cms I have never sung metal before: Aishvarrya – The Times of India]. ''The Times of India''. (11 October 2015). Retrieved 2 November 2015.</ref> The song was released on 7 October 2015, along with its video song being simultaneously released on [[YouTube]].

Behindwoods reviewing for the song stated that "Kamal’s textured voice and the glitch mode is on full throttle for this house-mix song, Ghibran’s toxic instrumentation takes us into a trance land of no hope and support. Be it the Veenai in the interlude or the numerous sound effects, the electronic influence in the composition, teamed up with some growling, bowls us over throughout. The female voice is no less, and particularly the metal-like singing is a whole new try." and gave a verdict, "Though it's just one, it's a gun!"<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thoongavanam/thoongavanam-songs-review.html Thoongavanam (aka) Thoonga Vanam songs review]. Behindwoods.com (7 October 2015). Retrieved 2 November 2015.</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing (Tamil)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Neeye Unakku Raja
| lyrics1 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| extra1 = [[Kamal Haasan]], [[C. Aishvarrya Suresh|Aishvarrya]], [[Yazin Nizar]]
| length1 = 4:33
}}

The Telugu version of the song named "Dhairyam Veedi" written by [[Ramajogayya Sastry]] was released, on 3 November 2015.

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing (Telugu)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Dhairyam Veedi
| lyrics1 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| extra1 = [[Kamal Haasan]], [[C. Aishvarrya Suresh|Aishvarrya]], [[Yazin Nizar]]
| length1 = 4:33
}}

==Reception==

===''Thoongaa Vanam''===
Gautaman Bhaskaran of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 stars, calling it "an absolute slick crime adventure".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/thoongaavanam-review-a-better-kamal-film-pacy-and-slick/story-rrbDsdxAIsN6fIF8PjNohI.html | title=Thoongaavanam review: A better Kamal film, pacy and slick | work=[[Hindustan Times]] | date=10 November 2015 | access-date=11 November 2015 | first=Gautaman | last=Bhaskaran}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars mentioning Thoongaa Vanam as a slick, well-made film that takes you through the course of happening over one night to the police officer and appreciated the debutant [[Rajesh Selva|Rajesh M. Selva]] for directing a film that broke from the regular [[Kollywood]] films. They also appreciated the performance of [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] and music director [[Gibran]] for the excellent background score.<ref name="dnatvanamreview">{{cite web|url=http://tamilplex.com/article/eng/2014/03/13/503/aadama-jeyichomada-cricket-scam.html|title='Thoongaavanam' review: This Kamal Haasan-Trisha starrer is more Hollywood than Kollywood|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=10 November 2015|access-date=10 November 2015|first=Latha|last=Srinivasan}}</ref> Avinash Gopinath of [[Oneindia|Filmibeat]] gave 3.5/5 stars and concluded "Without any songs and romantic sequences, {{sic|''Thoongaavanam''}} is not your regular Tamil film. After all, who else other than Kamal Haasan can make a Kollywood flick look truly international?"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/reviews/2015/thoongaavanam-movie-review-and-rating-kamal-haasan-show-all-the-way-plot-story-204737.html | title=Thoongaavanam Movie Review & Rating: A No-Nonsense Action Thriller! | publisher=[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]] | date=10 November 2015 | access-date=11 November 2015 | first=Avinash | last=Gopinath}}</ref>

Rating it 3/5 stars, S. Saraswathi of [[Rediff.com|Rediff]] appreciated the performances of the lead cast as well as the film's technical aspects but criticised the lack of pace in the film's screenplay before concluding "the intriguing plot, good performances, Ghibran's innovative background score and camera angles of Sanu Varghese make director [[Rajesh Selva|Rajesh M. Selva]]'s {{sic|''Thoonga Vanam''|nolink=y}} worth a watch."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-thoonga-vanam-is-worth-a-watch/20151110.htm | title=Review: Thoonga Vanam is worth a watch | publisher=[[Rediff.com|Rediff]] | date=10 November 2015 | access-date=11 November 2015 | first=S. | last=Saraswathi}}</ref> M. Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' also rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "even though the film cleverly spreads the action across various areas in the club [...] it isn't enough to shake off the feeling of claustrophobia. By the time the film gets over, we feel exhausted."<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Thoongaavanam/movie-review/49744186.cms | title=Thoongaavanam Movie Review | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=11 November 2015 | access-date=11 November 2015 | first=M. | last=Suganth}}</ref> Entertainment website Behindwoods rated it 2.75/5, mentioning it as "There are thrills and surprises worth experiencing in this Thoongavanam", but also wrote "If one has to complain, it must be about the slightly slower pace of the movie", a contradictory statement when compared with general opinion. They appreciated the technicians as well as actors of the film with special mention to [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]], and Aman Abdullah.<ref name="behindwoodsreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thoongavanam/thoongavanam-review.html|title='Thoongaavanam' movie review|publisher=Behindwoods|date=10 November 2015|access-date=10 November 2015}}</ref> Karthik Keramalu of [[CNN-IBN|IBNLive]] gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Actors move in and out of rooms, run this way and that, plot and fail, hide and seek. Yet all the effort of the cast and crew is shaken and not stirred enough as the screenplay gets a few nods wrong."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Ethoongaavanam-review-the-movie-is-uninspiring-and-a-tame-thriller-1163162.html | title='Thoongaavanam' review: The movie is uninspiring and a tame thriller | publisher=[[CNN-IBN|IBNLive]] | date=11 November 2015 | access-date=11 November 2015 | first=Karthik | last=Keramalu}}</ref>

[[Baradwaj Rangan]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that the film picks up in the post-interval portions "the kitchen-sink action choreography, the sounds of things breaking and clattering, the bursts of background score, the jittery camerawork", concluding the film as "an okay thriller", but criticised director [[Rajesh Selva]] for not giving the output to the dazzle of [[Brian De Palma]] films.<ref name="thehindureview">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thoongavanam-an-okay-thriller-with-goodies-for-fans/article7865210.ece|title=Thoongavanam: An okay thriller, with goodies for fans|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=10 November 2015|access-date=10 November 2015|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|author-link=Baradwaj Rangan}}</ref> [[Sify]] described the film as a "classy thriller that gives an edge of the seat ride with world class action sequences and no-nonsense execution!".[[Kamal Haasan]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Sampath Raj]], [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] and [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] were appreciated for their performances, while they concluded mentioning about the technical aspects like music, action, editing and camera work that gave an edge to the film.<ref name="sifyreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thoonga-vanam-review--plkkQcbiadhaj.html|title=Thoongavanam:Review|publisher=[[Sify]]|date=10 November 2015|access-date=10 November 2015}}</ref> Raisa Nasreen of Bookmyshow termed the film as "A solid action-thriller".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/entertainment/thoongavanam-film-review-a-diwali-treat-for-kamal-haasan-fans/65781 | title=Thoongavanam: Film Review – A Diwali Treat for Kamal Haasan fans | publisher=Bookmyshow | date=10 November 2015 | access-date=11 November 2015 | first=Raisa | last=Nasreen}}</ref>

===''Cheekati Rajyam''===

The Telugu version was released a week later with similar positive reviews. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated, 'though the film isn't really exceptional, makes for an engaging watch', appreciating director on the promising debut. She also mentioned the performance of [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] as good, concluding the film as a stylish cop drama as attention is paid even to little details of the film making.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cheekati-rajyam-the-night-is-sinister/article7899886.ece|title=Cheekati Rajyam: The night is sinister|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=20 November 2015|access-date=22 November 2015}}</ref> Rating it 3/5 stars, Pravallika Anjuri of filmibeat stated that, even though the film is not up to the standard of an edgy or racy thriller, the performance of artistes, ideal run time and presentation makes it a must watch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/reviews/2015/cheekati-rajyam-movie-review-kamal-haasan-trisha-story-plot-rating-critics-review-205800.html|title=Cheekati Rajyam Movie Review: Promising Thriller|work=filmibeat|date=20 November 2015|access-date=22 November 2015}}</ref> 123 Telugu gave the film a rating of 3.25/5 stars, calling it as a slick action thriller with interesting moments going on its way with a racy first half, concluding as the film is a must watch for those who like action thrillers and for the rest, the film is a decent watch.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/cheekati-rajyam-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Review : Cheekati Rajyam – Slick action thriller|work=123Telugu|date=20 November 2015|access-date=22 November 2015}}</ref> Venkat of Great Andhra gave the film a rating of 2.75/5 stating that <ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/cheekati-rajyam-review-slick-action-thriller-70639.html|title=Cheekati Rajyam–Slick action thriller|work=Great Andhra|date=20 November 2015|access-date=22 November 2015}}</ref>

==Box office==
The film collected about {{INRConvert|4|c}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] in first day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thoongavanam-thoongaavanam-first-day-box-office-collection-kamal-haasans-film-gets-good-654210|title='Thoongavanam' (Thoongaavanam) first day box office collection: Kamal Haasan's film gets good opening|website=International Business Times|date=2015-11-11|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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{{Raaj Kamal Films International}}
{{Kamal Haasan}}
{{Rajesh M. Selva}}

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