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Theal(2022)

6.9/10
Tamil113 mins

Theal (2022) is a 113-minute Tamil film directed by Hari Kumar. Starring Yogi Babu, Bharani and Cool Suresh. With an audience rating of 6.9/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office, Theal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Hari Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
14 January 2022
Director
Hari Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 53m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A debt collector for a loan shark has his life disrupted when a woman arrives claiming to be his mother. Her affection inspires him to try and change his ways. However, he struggles with whether he can truly leave his past behind after causing so much harm to others.

A debt collector's past meets an unexpected mother.

Film Details

6.9Rating
113Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 January 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsThael

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Theal' means 'mother' in Tamil, directly tying to the central plot.
  • Director Harikumar also wrote the screenplay, drawing from real-life stories of debt collectors.
  • The movie was shot in just 25 days, primarily in Chennai and its surrounding areas.
  • Actor Suresh Ravi, who plays the debt collector, underwent physical training to look the part.
  • The film's music was composed by newcomer Ganesh Raghavendra, who used minimal instruments for a raw feel.
  • It was released directly on a streaming platform, skipping a traditional theatrical run.
  • The story explores the rarely shown emotional conflicts of loan recovery agents in Tamil cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Theal

Frequently Asked Questions