# Theri (2016)

> A former police officer hiding behind a quiet new identity is drawn into a violent reckoning when threats endanger the daughter he has devoted his life to raising.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/241982

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Atlee
- Cast: Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, Prabhu, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nainika, Rajendran, Stun Siva
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5440700/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: energetic, sentimental, inspirational, weekend group viewing, action movie night

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