This feeling has been rare in recent lives. Another critic wrote "When one leaves the theatre, one gets the satisfaction of watching a good film. The film gained positive reviews upon release, with a critic noting the "debutant director has woven an action packed entertainer and has etched out the roles well". Made at a cost of ₹20 million, the film failed to get a distributor before release due to competition from other films, so producer Amudha Durairaj marketed the venture herself. The similarities of title and release date between Thamizh and Vijay-starrer Thamizhan created confusion with the producers of both films unable to accommodate any changes.
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Prashanth shot action scenes for the film through pain after he had injured his knee during the making of Majunu (2001). Prashanth had performed a lengthy dialogue in front of Madurai Meenakshi Temple which gained accolades from the onlookers. A few scenes were also later picturised on Prashanth, Charlie, Vadivelu, and Crane Manohar in Karaikudi. Scenes were also shot in Sikkim, reportedly becoming the first time that a Tamil film is shot there. Shooting commenced in Chennai and proceeded in locations like Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi.
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For his role, Prashanth worked out at the gym, grew a beard and began smoking cigarettes to get into character. The team had worked on pre-production for close to a year and the script was ready prior to the start of the shoot, with Hari revealing he was inspired by the 1989 Malayalam film Kireedam. Director Saran assisted Hari with the dialogues in the film, supervising his writing. Actress Mamta Kulkarni was also attached to the project, but eventually did not feature. Simran was selected as heroine pairing with Prashanth, for fourth time after successful collaborations in Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1998), Jodi (1999) and Parthen Rasithen (2000). Karunanidhi, who also helped create the film's logo. The film's title of Thamizh was given by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Balachander, while Prashanth agreed to work in the film in early 2001. The film marked the debut of director Hari, who earlier worked as an assistant director to K. Urvashi as Kalaichelvi (Thamizh's sister-in-law).Ashish Vidyarthi as Periyavar (Voice dubbed by TNB Kathiravan).Livingston as Anbazhagan (Thamizh's brother).This makes him Periyavar's target, and though he tries to withdraw from the violence, he is forced to join forces with Rathnam ( Nassar), Periyavar's sworn enemy, and eventually defeats him. He then beats up one of Periyavar's goons when insulted. When the goons of Periyavar ( Ashish Vidyarthi) injure Thamizh's niece, he stops Periyavar's car on the road and questions him. Meenakshi ( Simran), their tenant, and Thamizh fall in love. Thamizh's brother Anbazhagan ( Livingston) is working in Kuwait, and he too dreams of joining him there. Thamizh ( Prashanth) leads a happy life with his mother ( Manorama) and sister-in-law Kalaichelvi ( Urvashi).
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The film was remade in Bengali as Aakrosh. Featuring music composed by Bharathwaj, the film opened to positive reviews upon release in 14 April 2002 and became a commercial success at the box office.
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The movie stars Prashanth and Simran in the leading roles, while Vadivelu, Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar, and Livingston, among others, portray supporting roles. Thamizh is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari, in his directorial debut and produced by Amutha Durairaj.