This movie will definitely change the perspective which people generally have on police. This movie very nicely depicted the hardship of a lower rank police officers. Screenplay, dialogue, acting was super. Waiting for part 2.
66 Reviews
A must win & Deserved victory for Vikram Prabhu...!
PANDIAN1206219 April 2022
Debutant director Thamizh is a new find of Kollywood,with a fresh script,flawless screenplay supported by lal & m.s Bhaskar brilliant performance other actors crispy performance,a good flick can't get better than this..
Overall a film not to be missed in ur watchlist.
To the point and emotional!!
sriramthestranger16 April 2022
This is not a usual competition between 2 teams but rather a competition between 2 ideologies. I was simply amazed how the last act folded out in sequences with an unusual stretch of demotivational lines. MS Bhaskar deserves everything for this role. It was overwhelming and emotional, realistic and every character is too good. Must watch!!
Encourage these type of movies
xreungvq8 April 2022
A movie which relies on simple human theme of oppression and showing true grit even when nothing goes your way. Standing up to the system. Best movie of Vikram Prabhu career. This movie is made on a low budget and has some new faces and some familiar ones. Lal has a menacing presence while M S Bhaskar is his usual best. 10/10 for the theme and the message.
Great movie
kalaivanicuteheart8 April 2022
Good movie
al-472858 April 2022
We missed a GEM!
thujan26 April 2022
A Stunning Exposure of Police Oppression and Exploitation during the Training Process, and again, it's some South industry at work.
SAMTHEBESTEST10 April 2022
Taanakkaran (2022) :
Breif Review -
A Stunning Exposure of Police Oppression and Exploitation during the Training Process, and again, it's some South industry at work. Visaranai, Nayattu, Naandhi, Writer.. and now "Taanakkaran" joins the list. I hope you know what that means. If you don't, then please watch all these films to understand why I mentioned all of them together here. The way South industries are exposing the police system, politicians, and law & justice system is really impressive. I must salute them for that. Despite knowing the possible pressure, censorship, and planted outrage, they do it fearlessly. Taanakkaran is another fearless attempt to expose one of the major aspects of the police system, the training period. What happens behind those closed doors of police camps and on parade grounds is something that most ordinary people don't know. This film takes you through that hell, and believe me, it is brutally honest while disclosing the corrupt officers. One honest, ambitious young man stands against the big set up and raises his voice against those inhuman cops, managing to beat all the odds. The film is not just about, but it also tries to focus on every single aspiring candidate who wishes to serve the nation in uniform. There are big revelations like how many have died during the training period and how casteism leads to bullying that can even cause suicide. There's a lot of drama, inspirational stuff, unbearable scenes of torture/punishment, inside politics and conspiracies. There's a little bit of romance too, but only glimpses, not full fledged. What a sweet song that "Kattikoda" was! Adorable and alluring, and addictive. Rest, the performances are good, the screenplay is engaging, the dialogues are real, the story is powerful, and the direction is fairly accurate. I don't see any reason why I shouldn't recommend it to quality cinema lovers.
RATING - 7.5/10*
By - #samthebestest.
A Stunning Exposure of Police Oppression and Exploitation during the Training Process, and again, it's some South industry at work. Visaranai, Nayattu, Naandhi, Writer.. and now "Taanakkaran" joins the list. I hope you know what that means. If you don't, then please watch all these films to understand why I mentioned all of them together here. The way South industries are exposing the police system, politicians, and law & justice system is really impressive. I must salute them for that. Despite knowing the possible pressure, censorship, and planted outrage, they do it fearlessly. Taanakkaran is another fearless attempt to expose one of the major aspects of the police system, the training period. What happens behind those closed doors of police camps and on parade grounds is something that most ordinary people don't know. This film takes you through that hell, and believe me, it is brutally honest while disclosing the corrupt officers. One honest, ambitious young man stands against the big set up and raises his voice against those inhuman cops, managing to beat all the odds. The film is not just about, but it also tries to focus on every single aspiring candidate who wishes to serve the nation in uniform. There are big revelations like how many have died during the training period and how casteism leads to bullying that can even cause suicide. There's a lot of drama, inspirational stuff, unbearable scenes of torture/punishment, inside politics and conspiracies. There's a little bit of romance too, but only glimpses, not full fledged. What a sweet song that "Kattikoda" was! Adorable and alluring, and addictive. Rest, the performances are good, the screenplay is engaging, the dialogues are real, the story is powerful, and the direction is fairly accurate. I don't see any reason why I shouldn't recommend it to quality cinema lovers.
RATING - 7.5/10*
By - #samthebestest.
Master piece with brutal reality
caeserbala10 April 2022
Taanakkaran
santhosh-1029014 April 2022
Well done ! Important movie to watch for indians
manojrojen8 April 2022
This movie really speaks about the cruelty and inhumanity in police training ans the movie was well crafted that I couldn't take my eyes away.
If some police officers watch this movie it can make them think about the flaws in their department.
If some police officers watch this movie it can make them think about the flaws in their department.
If only Tamil movies are better than their trailers ...
Dolchi3 June 2022
Director Tamizh hits a first ball sixer in his debut! We expect no less from an assistant director for hit movies and the terrific actor (Gurumoorthy police officer of "Jai Bhim")
However .... If only the intensity portrayed in the trailer was maintained throughout the film, we could have come out satisfied completely. The movie is very brave, showing the reality as it is without any flowery airbrushing. Still, some scenes appear haphazard and too disorganised to create an impact on the wider audience
For instance, think of the scenes just before the interval. Some actions of the characters are not given depth/context and the immediate cut to the next placid scenes are jarring. A tighter script with no room for a continuous tear-fest would have been much better.
Overall, the film is enjoyable with many enjoyable performances from everyone. As a serious police film, there is no room for comedy. This could be a good thing, given how unrelated comic relief scenes ruin Tamil movies. The romance portions could have been built upon more, along with the good performances given.
The climax could have gotten a better treatment, Tamil audience may not like such bittersweet endings. As a result, such films may not attract more than a day's number of audience for films like "Vikram". Still, even a bittersweet ending could have been presented with more passion and with a vengeance. The opposing team could have been given more close up shots and more lines
If some silliness of film-making style can be avoided, we can expect many great films from the director in the future. Even now, Taanakkaran remains the best Tamizh film of 2022. This is just not the crowdpleaser people are in the mood for now, with the end of the pandemic etc...
However .... If only the intensity portrayed in the trailer was maintained throughout the film, we could have come out satisfied completely. The movie is very brave, showing the reality as it is without any flowery airbrushing. Still, some scenes appear haphazard and too disorganised to create an impact on the wider audience
For instance, think of the scenes just before the interval. Some actions of the characters are not given depth/context and the immediate cut to the next placid scenes are jarring. A tighter script with no room for a continuous tear-fest would have been much better.
Overall, the film is enjoyable with many enjoyable performances from everyone. As a serious police film, there is no room for comedy. This could be a good thing, given how unrelated comic relief scenes ruin Tamil movies. The romance portions could have been built upon more, along with the good performances given.
The climax could have gotten a better treatment, Tamil audience may not like such bittersweet endings. As a result, such films may not attract more than a day's number of audience for films like "Vikram". Still, even a bittersweet ending could have been presented with more passion and with a vengeance. The opposing team could have been given more close up shots and more lines
If some silliness of film-making style can be avoided, we can expect many great films from the director in the future. Even now, Taanakkaran remains the best Tamizh film of 2022. This is just not the crowdpleaser people are in the mood for now, with the end of the pandemic etc...
Amateurish
dheepak109 June 2022
The director's first movie and it looks so - screenplay looks like some randomly conceived scenes put together, poor editing where scenes transition and end abruptly, poor character development.
The entire plot revolves around 2 sentences of research done by the screen writer. Had the promise to be much better but ends up an amateurish attempt.
The entire plot revolves around 2 sentences of research done by the screen writer. Had the promise to be much better but ends up an amateurish attempt.
Excellent movie....😍😍😍😍
aravindtrading8 April 2022
Why Indian police system needs a rehaul
saigovind-2377315 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The movie is a not about a good guy cop vs. A thief. It is about good guy aspirant cop vs. The bad guy cop . The corruption within the department of police. If you are looking for a commercial movie, then it is better to skip this one. If you want a movie that "ENGULFS" you completely into the world of the story, then this one is definitely for you.
It is a critics winner for a reason.
The plot starts within the first 5 minutes of the title card. The hero a simple aspiring cop enters the training ground like it is a temple. Little does he know that it is the temple of the devil(s). The role of Vikram Prabhu is well sculpted by debutant Tamizh. He definitely does his role so well. The backstory for him is simple yet powerful within the 5 minutes its played on screen.
Every character from Lal to M. S. Bhaskar have done their part perfectly. They have lived the role. For instance, there is a scene where, M. S. Bhaskar speaks about the injustice he has faced as a righteous cop which can push your eyes to shed tears. Even the minor characters were well played by the artists portraying them. The cinematography was top notch. Many aerial shots the right place at the right time.
The entire plot takes place inside a police training ground. But you never feel it as each character telling their story will take you into a world within a world.
Now for the negatives, the movie could have done off with a bit faster screenplay. The length of the movie though not too much could have been shorter by 10 minutes.
Overall the movie is worth watching to know some truth and will irk your emotions for the better.
It is a critics winner for a reason.
The plot starts within the first 5 minutes of the title card. The hero a simple aspiring cop enters the training ground like it is a temple. Little does he know that it is the temple of the devil(s). The role of Vikram Prabhu is well sculpted by debutant Tamizh. He definitely does his role so well. The backstory for him is simple yet powerful within the 5 minutes its played on screen.
Every character from Lal to M. S. Bhaskar have done their part perfectly. They have lived the role. For instance, there is a scene where, M. S. Bhaskar speaks about the injustice he has faced as a righteous cop which can push your eyes to shed tears. Even the minor characters were well played by the artists portraying them. The cinematography was top notch. Many aerial shots the right place at the right time.
The entire plot takes place inside a police training ground. But you never feel it as each character telling their story will take you into a world within a world.
Now for the negatives, the movie could have done off with a bit faster screenplay. The length of the movie though not too much could have been shorter by 10 minutes.
Overall the movie is worth watching to know some truth and will irk your emotions for the better.
Must watch!!
prithiviprakash_slm8 April 2022
A movie that speaks volumes on Police reforms rather than celebrating usual muscularity associated with police. I loved it as I dint see any scene a repetition of the cliche ones. The parade scenes gave Goosebumps. Worth watching 👍😀
Engaging
vibhus-177809 April 2022
A well made Drama , which keep us engaged throughout the movie . Didn't expect anything before watching . Story and story environment was new . First time they shown oppression , abuse and violence faced by the Police trainees . It was so disturbing to watch it . "What happens if a common man goes against a whole system ?" Reality was well Potrayed . Eventhough movie speaks about reality , it never fails to motivate . After a long time Vikram Prabhu gave us a good movie . His performance was good . MS Bhaskar again gave an excellent performance . Some of the supporting cast performance was also impressive , especially Chittappa emotional speech was really tearjerker for me . Director Tamizh gave a good debut . Drawbacks , flashback sequence in second half wasn't quite connectable , unwanted romance track and few flaws . Overall a must watch drama movie . Don't miss it.
Great police training movie
gokul-750239 April 2022
Our bubble was unfortunately burst...
ngandacinema21 June 2023
The excitement to see Taanakkaran was very high due to the wonderful cast and plot. The bubble was sadly burst when the movie dragged and turned into more of a documentary than a cinematic experience
DELICIOUS
---We thank Tamizh for shedding light on the history of police training; right from the start, we were taken through a brief presentation on how it originated during colonial times, which was great to know
We observed the immense disrespect (both verbal and physical) that the trainees have to tolerate as well as the rivalry among the trainees to make it to the top
-The yellow color grading was an appropriate choice to stress the dust, heat, painful atmosphere, and a bit of the police uniform too :D
BLAND
---The biggest concern with Taanakkaran was the monotonous training camp location which took up about 90% of the movie.
It was tedious and disengaging to see the same place in addition to the repetitive extra drills (ED) and conflicts between the trainees and officers.
The storytelling did have a few thrilling moments but overall, it was plain. Taanakkaran was more like a documentary showcasing the incidents taking place in the camp without leading us toward a goal
---Vikram Prabhu seemed more like a superhero portrayed as 'the most' courageous, 'the most' enduring, and 'the most' caring of his batch. We would have loved to identify with his weaknesses or insecurities.
DELICIOUS
---We thank Tamizh for shedding light on the history of police training; right from the start, we were taken through a brief presentation on how it originated during colonial times, which was great to know
We observed the immense disrespect (both verbal and physical) that the trainees have to tolerate as well as the rivalry among the trainees to make it to the top
-The yellow color grading was an appropriate choice to stress the dust, heat, painful atmosphere, and a bit of the police uniform too :D
BLAND
---The biggest concern with Taanakkaran was the monotonous training camp location which took up about 90% of the movie.
It was tedious and disengaging to see the same place in addition to the repetitive extra drills (ED) and conflicts between the trainees and officers.
The storytelling did have a few thrilling moments but overall, it was plain. Taanakkaran was more like a documentary showcasing the incidents taking place in the camp without leading us toward a goal
---Vikram Prabhu seemed more like a superhero portrayed as 'the most' courageous, 'the most' enduring, and 'the most' caring of his batch. We would have loved to identify with his weaknesses or insecurities.
Intresting
cbeloans8 April 2022
Well made movie.. great applause to the entire team. All the actors have given their best. It shows the reality without any exgaration.
Well made movie.. great applause to the entire team. All the actors have given their best. It shows the reality without any exgaration.
Well made movie.. great applause to the entire team. All the actors have given their best. It shows the reality without any exgaration.
Bravo Director Tamizh
baklavaeast8 April 2022
Excellent job from the Director, He Nailed it.
Each and every scenes depicted well.. Vaalthukkal Tamizh Sir..!!! Vikram Prabhu gave a great comeback. Anjali Nair personally I'm in love with your cute smile. Lal Ettan n M.s Bhaskar great attachment to the screen. They carried the role well.
Each and every scenes depicted well.. Vaalthukkal Tamizh Sir..!!! Vikram Prabhu gave a great comeback. Anjali Nair personally I'm in love with your cute smile. Lal Ettan n M.s Bhaskar great attachment to the screen. They carried the role well.
Oppression and Exploitation of Police
nagarajugumpenapalli4 May 2022
A Good Movie which deals with the Brutality of Police towards candidates who come for Police training.
Vikram Prabhu justified his character,.
Lal is shown very brutally and rest of the supporting characters nailed their performance.
Same as Jai Bhim, Taanakkaran shows the Oppression and Brutality of Police towards the common and Helpless people.
Vikram Prabhu justified his character,.
Lal is shown very brutally and rest of the supporting characters nailed their performance.
Same as Jai Bhim, Taanakkaran shows the Oppression and Brutality of Police towards the common and Helpless people.
Gripping Must Watch Movie
terasapno10 April 2022
Nice and Clean Movie with no mass commercial elements . Whole Movie Crew did an Exceptional Perfiomance . Movie is Just Flawless . I felt anxiety what would happen further in Movie . DO NOT MISS THIS MOVIE . A MUST WATCH FAMILY ENTERTAINER . SORY DIRECTION IS SUPERB.
Must watch movie
mnaveenbalan17 July 2022
Taanakkaran is a must watch movie were it shows the torture and difficulties faced by the people during their police training camp. Vikram prabhu performance is good but MS Bhaskar sir's performance were 🔥. Lal sir as a terror villain is looking good and the storyline is the major support to the movie.
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