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{{Distinguish|Thumba}}
{{short description|2019 Indian film directed by Harish Ram}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Thumbaa
| image = Thumbaa poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = Harish Ram L. H.
| producer = Surekha Nyapati
| writer = Harish Ram L. H. Ram Raghav Prabagaran AR
| starring = Darshan Keerthi Pandian [[Dheena (actor)|Dheena]]
| music = [[Anirudh Ravichander]] [[Vivek-Mervin]] [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]]
| cinematography = Naren Elan
| editing = R. Kalaivanan
| studio = Regal Reels Roll Time Studios
| distributor = KJR Studios
| released = {{Film date|2019|06|21|df=y}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross = 
}}
'''''Thumbaa''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[adventure film]] written and directed by Harish Ram L. H. on his directorial debut. The film stars Darshan, newcomer Keerthi Pandian, and [[Dheena (actor)|Dheena]] in the lead roles.{{cn|date=January 2021}} Produced by Surekha Nyapati, the film was distributed by KJR Studios. The film is set against the backdrop of [[Western Ghats]], and mostly consists of [[Visual effects|VFX]] and [[computer graphics]].<ref name=":0" /> [[Principal photography]] began on 27 December 2018, and was completed on 11 April 2019.<ref name=":1" />

The soundtrack of the film features three songs composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Vivek-Mervin]], and [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]], with the latter composing the background music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-review-thumbaa/articleshow/69891292.cms|title=Music Review: Thumbaa|date=22 June 2019|access-date=18 August 2019|work=The Times of India}}</ref> The cinematography was handled by Naren Elan and edited by R. Kalaivanan. The film was dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] and released worldwide on 21 June 2019.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thumbaa-to-release-on-june-21/articleshow/69376283.cms|title=Thumbaa to release on June 21|date=17 May 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=18 August 2019}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Hari (Darshan) and Umapathy ([[Dheena (actor)|Dheena]]) come to Top Slip to paint a tiger statue and colorfully design a well-located mountaintop. Then, there is an aspiring young wildlife photographer named Varsha (Keerthi Pandian), who gets special permission to click pictures inside the forest. Meanwhile, Thumbaa, a tiger from Kerala, enters into Top Slip along with its cub. A cunning forest officer denies that the tiger entered his range and sketches a plan to capture it and sell it to buyers. The reason why the forest officer planned to capture Thumbaa is because it does not have the tracker, whereas all other tigers in the forest are being monitored. The rest of the film is all about how Hari, Uma, and Varsha, with the help of local people, save Thumbaa and its cub from the forest officer and his gang.

== Cast ==
* Darshan as Hari
* Keerthi Pandian as Varsha
* [[Dheena (actor)|Dheena]] as Umapathy
* Dharani Vasudevan as District Forest Officer
* George Vijay Nelson as Singam
* Kalaiyarasan Kannusamy as Mani
* [[KPY Bala]] as Suresh
* [[Ravi Raghavendra]] as Varsha's father
* KPY Palani as Palani
* Kadhal Kannan as Dr. Jaikumar
* [[Jayam Ravi]] as John (guest appearance)

== Production ==
Principal photography began on 27 December 2018. The film is set against the backdrop of [[Western Ghats]] and the film is covered with mostly [[Visual effects|VFX]] scenes.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/240219/thumbaa-is-a-vfx-extravaganza.html|title=Thumbaa is a VFX extravaganza|date=2019-02-24|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref> The filmmakers hired debutante Keerthi Pandian, the daughter of veteran actor and producer [[Arun Pandian]], on her acting debut as the female lead in the film opposite [[Kanaa (film)|''Kanaa'']]-fame Darshan and [[Dheena (actor)|Dheena]] who are playing the male lead characters in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/actor-arun-pandians-daughter-keerthi-ventures-into-acting-will-work-with-debutant-director-harish-ram-318331.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224173844/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/actor-arun-pandians-daughter-keerthi-ventures-into-acting-will-work-with-debutant-director-harish-ram-318331.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-24|title=Actor Arun Pandian's daughter Keerthi ventures into acting, will work with debutant director Harish Ram|website=in.com|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/200219/keerthi-pandian-debuts-in-fantasy-adventure.html|title=Keerthi Pandian debuts in fantasy adventure|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=2019-02-20|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref> The film's shooting was wrapped up on 11 April 2019.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thumbaa-shoot-wrapped-up/articleshow/68827401.cms|title=Thumbaa shoot wrapped up - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-01-22}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Thumbaa
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Vivek-Mervin]], and [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 22 April 2019
| recorded = 2018-2019
| venue =
| studio = Albuquerque Records, Chennai
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 11:41
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| producer = Surekha Nyapati
| chronology = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| prev_title = [[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = [[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]
| next_year = 2019
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Vivek-Mervin]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Vedigundu Pasangge]]
| prev_year = 2019
| title = Thumbaa
| year = 2019
| next_title = [[Sanga Thamizhan]]
| next_year = 2019
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Lisaa]]
| prev_year = 2019
| title = Thumbaa
| year = 2019
| next_title = [[Danny (2020 film)|Danny]]
| next_year = 2020
}}
{{Singles
| name = Thumbaa
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Pudhusattam
| single1date = 8 April 2019
| single2 = Jilebara
| single2date = 26 April 2019
| single3 = Humpty Dumpty
| single3date = 10 May 2019
}}
}}
The film's soundtrack album has three songs, with [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Vivek–Mervin]], and [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]] composing one song each.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/anirudh-ravichander-signed-as-a-guest-composer-for-darshans-next-321943.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224173647/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/anirudh-ravichander-signed-as-a-guest-composer-for-darshans-next-321943.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-24|title=Anirudh Ravichander signed as a guest composer for Darshan's next!|website=in.com|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref> All the songs were released as singles. The first single track "Pudhusattam" composed and sung by Anirudh Ravichander and written by [[Madhan Karky]] was released on 8 April 2019. The second single track "Jilebara" sung by [[Vivek Siva]], [[Mervin Solomon]] and [[Jonita Gandhi]], written by Ku. Karthik was released on 26 April 2019. The third single track "Humpty Dumpty" which composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi, penned by Ku. Karthik and sung by [[Sivakarthikeyan]] was released on 10 May 2019.

The album met with positive reviews. ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed that "Thumbaa songs play and frolic around you like a refreshing wave. The songs do what many of the new releases haven’t managed to — touch/change your mood. All the three songs are fun and playful, reminding one of childhood days spend running around catching butterflies."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-review-thumbaa/articleshow/69891292.cms|title=Music Review: Thumbaa - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-01-22}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| title9 =
| extra2 = [[Vivek Siva]], [[Mervin Solomon]], [[Jonita Gandhi]]
| extra1 = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| music3 = [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]]
| lyrics3 = Ku. Karthik
| music2 = [[Vivek–Mervin]]
| lyrics2 = Ku. Karthik
| music1 = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
| lyrics1 = [[Madhan Karky]]
| total_length = 11:41
| length10 =
| title10 =
| length9 =
| length8 =
| title1 = Pudhusattam
| title8 =
| length7 =
| title7 =
| length6 =
| title6 =
| length5 =
| title5 =
| length4 =
| title4 =
| length3 = 2:41
| title3 = Humpty Dumpty
| length2 = 4:32
| title2 = Jilebara
| length1 = 4:28
| extra3 = [[Sivakarthikeyan]]
}}

== Marketing ==
A musical promo video of the film was released on 21 February 2019 in Tamil by actress [[Keerthy Suresh]], Telugu by actor [[Sai Dharam Tej]], Malayalam by [[Nivin Pauly]] and Hindi by rapper [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]].<ref name=":3" /> It features composer Anirudh Ravichander and a VFX generated tiger. The promo was unveiled on [[YouTube]] and crossed 1.5 million views within 24 hours and gained positive reviews among the audience in the social media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/anirudhs-thumbaa-promo-video-clocks-1-5-million-views-in-24-hours/articleshow/68125998.cms|title=Anirudh's Thumbaa promo video clocks 1.5 million views in 24 hours – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vikatan.com/news/cinema/150362-a-new-promo-video-of-anirudh-with-tiger-released.html|title=அனிருத்தின் பியானோ இசைக்கு மயங்கும் புலி! #Thumbaa {{!}} a new promo video of anirudh with tiger released|last=GANDHI|first=U. SUDHARSAN|date=2019-02-21|language=ta|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/entertainment/thumbaa-title-reveal-promotional-video-telugu-pna42p|title=పులితో అనిరుద్.. బలే ఇరికించారు!|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/cinema-promo-of-thumbaa-released-pv-114023.html|title=புலிக்கு பயந்து இசையமைக்கும் அனிருத்|date=2019-02-21|website=News18 Tamil|access-date=2019-02-24}}</ref>

== Release ==
The film initially slated to release on 17 May 2019, but its release date pushed to 21 June 2019. The film was dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] and released on the same day.<ref name=":2" />

== Reception ==
''Behindwoods.com'' rated the film 2.75 out of 5 stars and stated, "Thumbaa will entertain your kids and make sure they understand that man must co-exist with wildlife".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thumbaa/thumbaa-review.html|title=Thumbaa (aka) Thumba review|date=21 June 2019|access-date=18 August 2019|publisher=behindwoods.com}}</ref> M. Suganth of ''[[The Times Of India]]'' gave 3 out of 5 and wrote, "The film might entertain kids, but for the adults who accompany them, it might engage only in parts because of the uneven narration".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thumbaa/movie-review/69886996.cms|title=Thumbaa Movie Review {3/5}|date=21 June 2019|access-date=18 August 2019|author=M. Suganth|work=The Times of India}}</ref> S. Subhakeerthana of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 3 out of 5 and said, "An enjoyable children's film that will leave you with a smile".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thumbaa-movie-review-rating-5793449/|title= Thumbaa movie review: An enjoyable children's film that will leave you with a smile|date=21 June 2019|access-date=18 August 2019|author=S. Subhakeerthana|publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Sify]] stated, "Thumbaa is a film which will be surely enjoyed by kids but the makers failed to attract all age group audiences mainly because of the weak writing".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/thumbaa-reviewa-film-which-will-be-surely-enjoyed-by-kids-review-tamil-tgvqsechjghbc.html|title=Thumbaa review:A film which will be surely enjoyed by kids - Sify.com|date=21 June 2019|access-date=18 August 2019|publisher=Sify}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian adventure films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Anirudh Ravichander]]
[[Category:2019 directorial debut films]]
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[[Category:2010s adventure films]]

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