Thani Oruvan
Siddharth Abimanyu, an influential scientist, is involved in various illegal medical practices. Mithran, an efficient IPS officer, decides to expose him.
Directed by Mohan Raja · Action · Crime · Drama · 160 min · 2015
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Director
Mohan Raja
Writer
Mohan Raja, Subha
Studio
AGS Entertainment
Release
28 Aug 2015
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A low-level party cadre dedicates himself to his regional leader, who becomes embroiled in a murder plot when he kills a rebel over caste-related comments. Years later, the region's politician is involved in a new crime, prompting a group of trainee IPS officers to investigate. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of corruption and organized crime that threatens their own lives. A personal connection between one of the investigators and the killer adds to the complexity of the case.
Cast & Characters
Dr. Siddharth Abhimanyu alias Pazhani Sengalvarayan
Arvind Swamy
young Pazhani Sengalvarayan
Master Jack Robinson
Suraj Singh IPS, Mithran's batchmate and friend
Harish Uthaman
Janardhan IPS "Jana", Mithran's batchmate and friend
Rahul Madhav
Vicky, Perumal Swamy's brother
Vamsi Krishna
Did You Know?
Thani Oruvan is part of TMDb's "Thani Oruvan Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Mohan Raja has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Thillalangadi, Velayudham.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ravi Mohan appears in 14 films in our catalog, including Ponniyin Selvan: Part I, Bhoomi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Thani Oruvan began production without a title, which was later confirmed as the official title in June 2014?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that the film's budget initially planned to be ₹15 crores but surpassed ₹20 crores due to delay and budget overrun?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Thani Oruvan was shot on film, which is believed to be one of the last Indian films to be shot in this format?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that the film's USA theatrical rights were sold to Atmus Entertainment, and it was released in more than 18 screens in the USA?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Thani Oruvan holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (24,023 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (24,023 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thani Oruvan's IMDb rating?+
Thani Oruvan has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 24,023 votes.
Is Thani Oruvan good? What are critics saying?+
Thani Oruvan holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (24,023 votes).
How long is Thani Oruvan?+
Thani Oruvan has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Thani Oruvan?+
Thani Oruvan was directed by Mohan Raja.
Where can I watch Thani Oruvan?+
Thani Oruvan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The film received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, performances, and technical aspects. Praise was given for the well-rounded characters, engaging storyline, and intelligent presentation. Many critics noted that the film's originality and twisty plot made it an enjoyable watch.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
