Thavasi (/θəvəsi/) is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. R. Udayasankar starring Vijayakanth in dual lead roles as father and son, with Soundarya, Vadivelu, Jayasudha, Prathyusha, Nassar and Sriman playing other pivotal roles.

The film was released on 14 November 2001,[1] and received mixed reviews from critics but was a hit at the box office.

He captures him and makes him confess that Sankarapandi was responsible for the theft of Temple's jewel and Thangarasu's murder, who made it look like suicide.

The song sequences involving Vijayakanth and Soundarya were shot in Munnar, Palakkad, Cunnoor and Kodaikanal.

[10] Tulika of Rediff.com wrote, "Trouble is, everyone of them have gone through the selfsame motions so often in the past that they seem to sleepwalk through this film, doing their stuff by rote and with little conviction.

"[12] Prabhu of Lollu Express wrote, "Although Thavasi has the same old story line the movie was enjoyable to watch.

"[13] Visual Dasan of Kalki felt by choosing this film Vijayakanth only stabbed the ear of his fan bleeding and further added the aspects that makes audience to watch this film with much patience is Udhayashankar's screenplay with no loopholes, Vidyasagar's music, Vadivelu's humour, performances of Vijayakanth, Jayasudha, Soundarya and Ilavarasu.

[14] Sify wrote "Grrr, Grash bash another typical Vijaykanth masala with the star in a double role.

It is the same old ‘Natamai’ or feudal system as the theme with the village panchayat scenario thrown in plus the usual melodrama".