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
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
United States
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)
