Thamizhan (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2002, Thamizhan is an action and drama film directed by Abdul Majith, running about 150 minutes. “Born to win.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Surya is a lawyer with right values, who tries to redress things the legal way. He falls in love with Priya. His brother-in-law Shakthivel, also an upright lawyer, is killed in the process of upholding justice. Surya's sister also meets a pitiful end at the hands of criminals. But Surya refuses to give up. His mission is to make the layman understand his legal rights and how he does so forms the crux of the story.
Who’s in it. Thamizhan stars Vijay as Surya, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Priya, Vivek as Nandakumar and Nassar as Shakthivel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Thamizhan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thamizhan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thamizhan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thamizhan (2002)?
- In US, Thamizhan is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thamizhan worth watching?
- Thamizhan holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thamizhan?
- Thamizhan stars Vijay, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Vivek, Nassar and Revathi.
- When was Thamizhan released?
- Thamizhan was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.