Theri (2016)
DirectorAtlee
StarringVijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, Prabhu
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel
Best for: Fans of Vijay and mass-action revenge thrillers with a strong family emotional core.
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Theri story (no spoilers)
Theri (2016) is a Tamil action-crime thriller directed by Atlee. Vijay plays Vijay Kumar, an honest cop whose wife Mithra (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) and young daughter are slaughtered by a politician and his aides. To protect his surviving daughter Nivi (Nainika), he changes his identity to Joseph Kuruvilla and raises her in a quiet, serene atmosphere. Years later, a series of freak events compromises his new identity, forcing him to confront his past. The film balances the warmth of a father-daughter bond with the tension of a manhunt, as Vijay Kumar must save his daughter and avenge his family. The tone shifts between light family moments and intense action sequences, with G. V. Prakash Kumar's music underscoring both. The runtime is 157 minutes, and the film is certified U in India. It also stars Amy Jackson as Annie, Prabhu as the Commissioner, Radhika Sarathkumar as Pappu, and Rajendran as Rajendar. Theri blends emotional stakes with a revenge-driven plot, keeping the focus on a father's determination.
Should you watch Theri?
Watch it for
- Vijay carries the film in a dual-identity role as Vijay Kumar and Joseph Kuruvilla, showing both a tough cop and a protective father.
- Director Atlee builds a revenge thriller around family emotion, with the father-daughter track between Vijay and Nainika's Nivi grounding the action.
- The 157-minute runtime packs in action, crime, and thriller beats, with G. V. Prakash Kumar's music driving the momentum.
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Mithra and Amy Jackson as Annie add star presence, while Prabhu, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Rajendran fill out the supporting cast.
Skip it if
- You prefer films without on-screen violence; the story hinges on the brutal murder of a family and revenge-driven action.
- You want a fast, twist-heavy thriller; the 157-minute runtime spends significant time on the father-daughter setup before the conflict escalates.
- You are looking for a realistic police procedural; Theri leans into mass-action melodrama and identity-change tropes.
Theri cast
Vijayas Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla
Samantha Ruth Prabhuas Mithra
Amy Jacksonas Annie
Prabhuas Commissioner
Radhika Sarathkumaras Pappu
Nainikaas Nivi
Rajendranas Rajendar
Stun Sivaas Karikalan
Kaali Venkatas Ganesh
N. Azhagamperumalas Rathnam
Manobalaas School Principal
J. Mahendranas Minister VanamamalaiTheri movie details
| Director | Atlee |
|---|---|
| Writer | Atlee |
| Music | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Cinematography | George C. Williams |
| Producer | S. Thanu |
| Release date | 14 April 2016 |
| Runtime | 2h 37m (157 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Original title | தெறி |
| Certificate (India) | U |
| Worldwide box office | $69 (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Theri family friendly?
The U certificate suggests mild content, but the plot involves the slaughter of a family and revenge action, so parental guidance is advised; this is a general guide. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Theri gives Vijay a role that mixes cop-action swagger with a father's quiet fear, and Atlee keeps the revenge plot moving even at 157 minutes. The film doesn't reinvent the genre, but the Mithra flashbacks and Nivi's danger give the action emotional weight. If you like Vijay in mass mode and don't mind the melodrama, it's a solid watch.
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Where can I watch Theri online in India?
Theri is available for subscription streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Goldmines Play Amazon Channel in India.
When was Theri released?
Theri was released in India on 14 April 2016.
Who is in the cast of Theri?
Theri stars Vijay as Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla, Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Mithra, Amy Jackson as Annie, Prabhu as the Commissioner, Radhika Sarathkumar as Pappu, Nainika as Nivi, Rajendran as Rajendar, and Stun Siva as Karikalan.
Who directed Theri?
Theri was directed by Atlee.
What is the runtime and certificate of Theri?
Theri runs for 157 minutes and is certified U in India.
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