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Theal(2022)

6.9/10
Tamil113 minsdirect-to-OTT

A drama film directed by Harikumar, starring Prabhu Dheva and Samyuktha Hegde in the lead roles.

Director:Hari Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
14 January 2022
Director
Hari Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 53m
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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

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

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Theal

Cast reunions in this film: G. Marimuthu & Yogi Babu (7 films together), Imman Annachi & Yogi Babu (6 films together), Prabhu Deva & Yogi Babu (6 films together), Sentrayan & Yogi Babu (5 films together), Yogi Babu & Samyuktha Hegde (3 films together), and Yogi Babu & Arjai (2 films together).

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.

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