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'''''Ivan Thanthiran''''' ({{trans|He is a Strategist}}) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[R. Kannan]]. The film features [[Gautham Karthik]] and [[Shraddha Srinath]] in the lead roles, while [[RJ Balaji]] and [[Super Subbarayan]] play supporting roles. [[S. Thaman]] composed the film's music,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/270617/bold-and-beautiful-shraddha-srinath.html|title=Bold and beautiful Shraddha Srinath!|date=2017-06-27|work=www.deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2017-06-27|language=en}}</ref> while [[Prasanna Kumar]] handled the cinematography and Selva RK did the editing. The film released on 30 June 2017 to positive reviews and eventually became a sleeper hit.

In August 2016, [[R. Kannan]] revealed that his next film would feature [[Gautham Karthik]] in the lead role and would be an "action-thriller" set in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Gautham-Karthik-in-Kannans-action-thriller/articleshow/53739500.cms|title=Gautham Karthik in Kannan's action-thriller - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref> The team initially considered [[Anupama Parameswaran]] to play the leading female role, but later opted for Shraddha Srinath, who would make her debut in Tamil films through the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Shraddha-Srinath-bags-Kannan-Gautham-film/articleshow/53844218.cms|title=Shraddha Srinath bags Kannan-Gautham film - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref> The film began production in mid-August 2016, after a launch ceremony was held.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/180816/gautham-karthik-teams-up-with-kannan.html|title=Gautham Karthik teams up with Kannan|date=18 August 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Kannan revealed that the team hoped to finish the film in a single schedule.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/All-in-the-city/article14623201.ece|title=All in the city|date=4 September 2016|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Chennai-based model Archana Sree and comedian [[RJ Balaji]] joined the film's cast during September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/200916/archana-sree-turns-investigator.html|title=Archana Sree turns investigator|date=20 September 2016|publisher=}}</ref> This film may be remade in Telugu.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/130717/ivan-thanthiran-to-be-remade.html|title=Ivan Thanthiran to be remade|date=2017-07-13|work=www.deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2017-07-12|language=en}}</ref>

''Ivan Thanthiran'' received highly positive reviews from critics upon release, with calling it "the director's best in recent years" in their initial review round-up. Srinivasa Ramanujam of ''The Hindu'' wrote, '' Ivan Thanthiran'' A fairly engaging thriller that revolves around the lives of engineering students. while also singling out [[Gautham Karthik]], [[Shraddha Srinath]] and [[RJ Balaji]]'s performance for praise.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Ivan Thanthiran: A good fodder for a commercial masala film but thankfully, Ivan Thanthiran wants to do other things&nbsp;– and makes it a battle between brain and brawn|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/signs-and-technology/article19192863.ece|newspaper= The Hindu}}</ref> Jyothi Prabhakar of ''Times Of India'' wrote 'We can willingly suspend disbelief for two hours of sharp and spiffy entertainment now, can’t we? Go watch' TOI Rating for the movie Ivan Thanthiran is 3.5/5 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ivan-thanthiran/movie-review/59383884.cms|title=Ivan Thanthiran Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Anupama Subramanian of ''Deccan chronicle'' wrote Ivan Thanthiran a classic in the making, but rarely does anyone set out to watch a new film having such standards in mind. Just go to the theatres and enjoy a nice mid-summer hiatus. DC rating for the movie Ivan Thanthiran is 3.0/5 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/010717/ivan-thandhiran-movie-review-briskli-paced-utilising-relatable-experiences.html|title=Ivan Thandhiran movie review: Briskli paced, utilising relatable experiences|date=1 July 2017|publisher=}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote "The director, R. Kannan, has no idea how to stage a scene and push our buttons."<ref>https://www.filmcompanion.in/ivan-thanthiran-movie-review/</ref>

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