Self Defense) is a 2016 Tamil language action thriller film directed by R.P.

The film stars Shakthi Vasudevan and Samuthirakani.

The original soundtrack consists of the following tracks: The trailer of Tharkappu was released in Malaysia on 27 December 2015 and a premiere show was held thereafter in the country.

[3] The film was released on 1 January 2016 to mixed reviews.

[4] A critic added "Tharkappu begins well only to lose steam as it progresses", "but is worth a watch for the twists and turns".