Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- energetic
- sentimental
- inspirational
- weekend group viewing
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining but formulaic Vijay-led masala action vehicle, with the father-daughter relationship providing its strongest emotional core.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vijay Kumar adopts the identity of Joseph Kuruvilla and builds a quiet life for his daughter Nivi.
The father-daughter relationship is repeatedly foregrounded as the hero protects and raises Nivi.
The film mixes police action, revenge melodrama, romance, humor, family sentiment, and musical beats.
Freak events compromise Joseph Kuruvilla’s identity and force his former police life back into the present.
Films like Theri, and why
Baashha
shared larger-than-life police hero, revenge-driven action, family sentiment, and commercial masala tone
Mersal
shared South Indian action spectacle, concealed heroic identity, paternal devotion, and revenge melodrama
Singam
shared police procedural framework, stylized action, romantic interludes, and emotionally direct mainstream storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Atlee
- Release Date
- 2016-04-14
- Runtime
- 157 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (118)
Cast
- Vijay
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Amy Jackson
- Prabhu
- Radhika Sarathkumar
- Nainika
- Rajendran
- Stun Siva
- Kaali Venkat
- N. Azhagamperumal
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Theri about?
- 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.
- What is Theri like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Theri as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Theri violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Theri as brutal.
- What did critics think of Theri?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining but formulaic Vijay-led masala action vehicle, with the father-daughter relationship providing its strongest emotional core.
- Which films are like Theri?
- Films with a similar feel include Baashha, Mersal, and Singam.
- How long is Theri?
- Theri runs 157 minutes.
- Where can I watch Theri?
- In United States, Theri streams on Sun Nxt.
