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Thodakkam (2008)
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Add to a movie listThodakkam is a thriller Tamil film starring Raghu Vannan and Moniga directed by Muthukumar. Prior to release the film was known as Arambam. The film opened to poor reviews, and there were controversies about the director who cheated on the artist's salaries and bullying his assistants.
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Vanchinathan (Raguvannan), Gayathri (Monika), Chindo (Abinay), Habeeb (Rishi) and Nancy (Meha Nair) have studied together from childhood. Now graduates, they plan to find opportunities abroad to earn money. The day arrives but their plans are thwarted as they find themselves in the thick of a conspiracy.Actors
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