Thittam Irandu

Thittam Irandu

Year: 2021

Runtime: 122 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Vignesh Karthick

Echo Score: 58
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When a young police officer investigates the disappearance of her best friend, she uncovers a complex and mysterious case. As she delves deeper, she suspects the friend’s accident may have been staged and that foul play was involved. The investigation leads to shocking revelations about the officer’s own life, forcing her to confront difficult truths and make life-altering decisions.

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Timeline & Setting – Thittam Irandu (2021)

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Time period

Present day (early 2020s)

The story unfolds in contemporary Chennai, with characters relying on current technologies and media. The timeline covers investigations, a wedding, and a major revelation that shifts the narrative. The era reflects modern policing, urban life, and the public's interest in identity and personal truth.

Location

Chennai

Chennai is a sprawling coastal metropolis in Tamil Nadu known for its bustling districts, traffic, and rich culture. The city serves as the backdrop for a police investigation that threads through its neighborhoods and busy streets. Its modern urban atmosphere contrasts with social tensions around identity, relationships, and justice that drive the plot.

🌆 City 🕵️ Mystery

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Main Characters – Thittam Irandu (2021)

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Athira - Aishwarya Rajesh

A determined Chennai police officer who relentlessly pursues the truth behind her best friend Deepa Surya's disappearance. She balances professional duty with personal turmoil as her wedding to Arjun approaches and the case grows increasingly complex.

👮‍♀️ Cop 💪 Determined 🕵️‍♀️ Investigative

Arjun - Subash Selvam

An aspiring actor whose relationship with Athira is tested by a web of secrets. He is caught in a mystery that reveals his own hidden identity and the broader truth about Surya's past and present.

🎭 Performer 🧭 Secretive 💔 Torn

Kishore - Gokul Anand

A doctor who appears to orchestrate Surya's supposed death, yet ultimately supports Surya's transformation into a man. He acts as a pivotal ally who defies social expectations while safeguarding the truth.

🩺 Doctor 🤝 Supportive 🕊️ Compassionate

Barani - Pavel Navageethan

A vengeful former lover whose crimes set off a chain of investigations. He embodies the darker side of obsession and pride, and his testimony drives the plot toward a destabilizing revelation.

💥 Violent 🕵️‍♂️ Suspicious 🤐 Secretive

Deepa Surya - Ananya Ramaprasad

Best friend of Athira and the central figure in the early case who later becomes part of a larger truth about Surya's life. Her disappearance triggers the initial investigation and a sequence of surprising twists.

💑 Relationship 🕵️ Missing Person 🧬 Identity

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Major Themes – Thittam Irandu (2021)

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🏳️‍⚧️ Identity

A central thread follows Surya's transformation into Arjun, highlighting the journey from secrecy to self-acceptance. The narrative examines how gender identity intersects with love and friendship, testing loyalties. It challenges social norms by presenting a fluid sense of self at the heart of a crime mystery.

💖 Love and Acceptance

Romantic and platonic relationships are strained as truths emerge about who Surya/Arjun really is. Athira's feelings and choices are tested when identity and past loyalties collide. The film probes whether love can endure deception or requires accepting a new truth.

🔎 Mystery

A murder investigation reveals staged accidents, fake autopsies, and shifting identities. Clues point to Barani and a stranger, then circle back to Arjun's true identity. The revelation reframes every motive and forces the characters to confront what they believed about trust and truth.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:08

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