---
title: "Thalaimagan"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thalaimagan-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 78632
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Thalaimagan (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thalaimagan-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thalaimagan is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Drama, Action. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A journalist battles a corrupt minister to protect his village’s water."

### Why Watch
- Explores environmental and political corruption
- Features Sarathkumar’s directorial debut
- Strong lead performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy focus on political intrigue may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense confrontations and themes of corruption, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, action, drama, social-issue

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/thalaimagan-2006#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: R. Sarathkumar

## Key Cast Continuity

- **R. Sarathkumar** as *Dheeran*
- **Nayanthara** as *Mekala*
- **Vadivelu** as *Erimalai and Panimalai*
- **Seema Biswas** as *Alangaram*
- **Vijayakumar** as *Ayya*
- **Mukesh Tiwari** as *Shanmugavadivelu*
- **John Vijay**
- **Sangili Murugan**
- **Nizhalgal Ravi**
- **Delhi Ganesh**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Thalaimagan?
Sarathkumar directed the film, marking his directorial debut.

### Q: What is the profession of the protagonist Dheeran?
Dheeran is an investigative journalist.

### Q: What environmental issue does the story address?
It highlights groundwater depletion caused by a sanctioned bottled‑water plant.

### Q: When was Thalaimagan released?
The film was released on 21 October 2006.

### Q: What milestone does the film represent for Sarathkumar?
It is his 100th film as an actor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thalaimagan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/78632)
- [Thalaimagan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalaimagan)

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