
Thiri (2017)
Tamil150 mins
Thiri (2017) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Ashok Amritharaj. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Thiri stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Ashok Amritharaj
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 July 2017
- Director
- Ashok Amritharaj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A young engineer has a happy life with his family and girlfriend. He must stand up to a powerful, vengeful politician and his son when they threaten to harm the people he loves.
“One man's family is now his battleground.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 July 2017
Also Known AsDiljale Khiladi
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
familyrevengecorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director, Ashok Amritharaj, is also a former professional tennis player who represented India internationally.
- The movie was shot in just 30 days, a very short schedule for a feature film with action sequences.
- Actor Samuthirakani, known for serious roles, played a key supporting character, marking a shift from his usual social dramas.
- The climax was filmed at a real, decommissioned factory in Chennai to create a gritty, industrial setting.
- Despite being a thriller, the film heavily emphasizes family bonds, which is a recurring theme in the director's work.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was already a busy music director in Telugu and Tamil cinema at the time.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thiri
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