2006 Indian film
Thirupathi is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Perarasu and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Deepu and Sadha in the lead roles, while Arun Pandian, Riyaz Khan, Sampath Raj in supporting roles.
Thirupathi was released on 14 April 2006, where it received mixed reviews from critics and had a 100 day run at the box office.[1]
Premise
Thirupathi's pregnant sister dies due to negligence by a corrupt doctor, who turns out to be Thirupathi's best friend Soori's brother. Soori decides to protect his brother from Thirupathi, who sets out to nab Soori's brother in order to avenge his sister's death.
Production
During the making of Sivakasi, AVM Productions approached Perarasu to make a film with Ajith Kumar in the lead role.[2] The director immediately accepted the offer and told the film's story to the producer during the meeting. The film was announced publicly two days later.[3] In August 2005, it became clear that the film would begin in November and that Riyaz Khan would play the lead antagonist role in the project.[4] Sadha was signed on to play the lead female role.[5] The film was launched officially on 15 September 2005 with Vijay attending the opening ceremony.[6]
For the film, Ajith lost 18kgs in 55 days by being on a liquid diet and lost the weight he had sported on screen in his previous films. The art director erected the set of a village in Prasad Studios in December 2005 including a shopping place, a big temple and an 80 ft statue of Lord Shiva.[7][8] In early 2006, Asin was approached to appear in an song, but she refused and Laila eventually took the role.[9]
Release
The satellite rights of the film were sold to Kalaignar TV.[10]
Reception
Thirupathi received mixed reviews from critics who drew comparisons from Thirupaachi and Sivakasi.[11]
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