Jagame Thandhiram
When a clever, carefree gangster is recruited to help an overseas crime lord take down a rival, he is caught off guard by the moral dilemmas that follow.
Directed by Karthik Subbaraj · Crime · Drama · 158 min · 2021
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Writer
Karthik Subbaraj, Nick Bain
Studio
YNOT Studios / Reliance Entertainment
Release
2021-06-18
Runtime
158 min
Genres
Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A notorious Indian gangster is recruited by a London-based white supremacist don to take down a rival gang leader with ties to London's Tamil community. The gangster accepts the offer and travels to London, where he becomes embroiled in a violent turf war. He ultimately betrays his employer and kills him, but not before being severely beaten and nearly killed himself.
Cast & Characters
Peter Sprott
James Cosmo
Vicky
Sharath Ravi
Dharani
Deepak Paramesh
John
Roman Fiori
Murugesan
Gajaraj
Ram
Ramachandran Durairaj
Paraman
Soundararaja
Dheeran
Ashwanth Ashokkumar
Did You Know?
Karthik Subbaraj has directed 8 films in our catalog, including Pizza, Jigarthanda.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Dhanush appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Maryan, 3.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Jagame Thandhiram received mixed reviews from critics.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Jagame Thandhiram holds 5.6/10 on TMDb (55 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (55 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jagame Thandhiram's IMDb rating?+
Jagame Thandhiram has a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb from 13,054 votes.
Is Jagame Thandhiram good? What are critics saying?+
Jagame Thandhiram holds 5.6/10 on TMDb (55 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Jagame Thandhiram?+
Jagame Thandhiram has a runtime of 158 min.
Who directed Jagame Thandhiram?+
Jagame Thandhiram was directed by Karthik Subbaraj.
Where can I watch Jagame Thandhiram?+
Jagame Thandhiram is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Jagame Thandhiram received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's ambition and performances, particularly Dhanush's, others found it overstuffed and self-indulgent. The movie's balance between its various genres and themes was a point of contention among reviewers.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
