8 Thottakkal (Eng: 8 Bullets) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller drama film written and directed by Sri Ganesh. Produced by Vellapandian, the film stars his son Vetri in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Aparna Balamurali, Nassar and M. S. Bhaskar.
Principal photography of the film commenced in August 2016 at Chennai and was completed in November 2016. The film released on 7 April 2017 and received critical acclaim.
The film starts with an orphaned boy, Sathya, getting framed by the employer for the murder of his wife and is sent to juvenile. He befriends the warden who helps him secure the sub inspector job.
Directed by – Sri Ganesh
Produced by – M. Vellapandian
Written by – Sri Ganesh
Starring – Vetri, M. S. Bhaskar, Nassar, Aparna Balamurali
Music by – KS Sundaramurthy
Cinematography – Dinesh K. Babu
Edited by – Nagooran
Production – Vetrivel Saravana Cinemas & Big Print Production
Distributed by – Sakthi Film Factory
Release date – 7 April 2017
Running time – 145 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
