| Siruthai | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Siva |
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| Screenplay by | Siva |
| Story by | V. Vijayendra Prasad |
| Based on | Vikramarkudu by S. S. Rajamouli |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | R. Velraj |
| Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Vidyasagar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Studio Green |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹11–13 crore[1][2] |
| Box office | ₹30 crore[citation needed] |
Siruthai (transl. Cheetah) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Siva, who is also one of its co-writers. It is a remake of the 2006 Telugu film Vikramarkudu, directed by S. S. Rajamouli. It stars Karthi playing dual roles, alongside Tamannaah Bhatia and comedian Santhanam. The film was produced by K. E. Gnanavelraja and features music by Vidyasagar. The story revolves around "Rocket" Raja, a petty thief who comes across a little girl says that he's her father. When he learns the truth about his lookalike Rathnavel Pandian, who's an honest cop, he decides to turn a new leaf and help get rid of a crime gang.[3]
It was released during Pongal on 14 January 2011. Generally the film got positive responses, and was a success at the box office.[4][5] The film was remade in Bengali-language in 2012 as Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back.[6] In 2024, the film made its official debut on Blu-ray in the United Kingdom.[7] The success of the film led to the director Siva being known as "Siruthai Siva" from then on.[8]
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- ^ "Prosenjit's Bikram Singha". Telegraph India. 8 May 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Siruthai Blu-ray (United Kingdom)". Blu-ray Forum. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ ‘Even those who are not will become Ajith's fans’. The Hindu (7 November 2015). Retrieved on 2017-12-31.