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Theri
தெறி
2016 157 min India 12+
★7.2
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Atlee
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Description
When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his life to bring his daughter up in a serene atmosphere. But some freak events end up compromising his identity and what he does to save his daughter and avenge the death of his family unfurls as Theri.
Worldwide:
$69
Starring
Joseph Vijay
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu
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Amy Jackson
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Awards
7 wins & 9 nominations
Key opinion
Theri is a quintessential masala film that relies heavily on Vijay's charismatic screen presence to elevate a familiar, formulaic narrative. While fans appreciate its emotional beats and balance of action and sentiment, critics argue that the film lacks true originality, offering little more than a polished repackaging of established genre tropes.
| Acting | Vijay's commanding screen presence serves as the primary engine that drives the film's entertainment value. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes a predictable, derivative structure that leans heavily on established tropes from previous masala cinema. | |
| Emotion | The narrative balance between family-oriented melodrama and high-octane action succeeds in engaging its target domestic audience. | |
| Pacing | The inclusion of musical interludes disrupts the story's flow, leading to criticism of the film's structural pacing. | |
| Theme | The film's treatment of serious subject matter like violence against women is seen by some as a sincere attempt at advocacy, while others feel it is overshadowed by unrealistic heroism. |