Theri Movie Director, Cast and Crew
Aug 9, 2024, 22:38 IST
"Theri" is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Atlee Kumar, starring Vijay in the lead role, and is the most talked-about in its genre. The movie attracted major attention for its great storyline and fantastic performances. Read on for the director, cast, and crew of this movie.
Director: Atlee Kumar
Atlee Kumar, better known as Atlee, is one of the most popular Indian film directors and screenwriters who predominantly work in the Tamil cinema industry. Before "Theri," Atlee had already made his mark with the directorial debut "Raja Rani," which did well. "Theri" had embellished that further, showing him as a capable director who could very effectively mix commercial ingredients with a strong storyline. Atlee is known for his ability to come up with mass-appeal films that are bound to reach audiences but have a strong emotional core.
Cast
Vijay: The lead actor of "Theri" is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, better known as Vijay. He played the protagonist—a brave and kind-hearted cop named Vijay. Vijay's performance is the central success of the movie. He is one accomplished actor who can do justice to both action sequences and emotional scenes.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: The movie features Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead. She will be seen in the role of a school teacher, Mithra. This is where the whole romantic and emotional angle of the movie gets pinned. Samantha truly casts an aura through her performance that would add depth to the narrative, giving viewers the much-needed change and fresh breath of air.
Amy Jackson: The title role of Anjali was played by Amy Jackson in this movie. Her presence adds tremendous worth to the film's storyline and its commercial prospects.
Prabhu: Veteran actor Prabhu played a key supporting role, bringing experience and gravitas to the narrative.
Raadhika Sarathkumar: Raadhika Sarathkumar, who is a popular actress, is also a prominent character in the movie, she's played a significant role in the making by her performance, making the cast a strong ensemble.
J. Mahendran: The experienced actor J. Mahendran embodies the role of one of the main antagonists, being such a formidable opponent to the protagonist and adding to the tension of the movie.
Crew
Music Director: The music of the film is by G. V. Prakash Kumar, whose score has been appreciated for peppy songs and decent background music. Inevitably, some of the songs are runaway hits, adding to the success of this film.
Cinematography: The cinematography, by George C. Williams, captures the vibrant visuals and dynamic action sequences of the film. His work has added to the storytelling and has been visually engaging.
Editing: Sreekar Prasad's editing gives the film a very interesting rhythm and makes actions, dramas, and moments that are emotional balanced in an effective way.
Production: The film was a Kalaipuli S. Thanu production under the banner of V Creations. Known for financing successful Tamil cinema, the latter continues his trend of commercial success with "Theri.".
"Theri" is a film that boasts the right mix of ingredients in the right quantum in the realms of action, drama, and family sentiments. It had the director, cast, and crew working collaboratively and has thus become a memorable and successful venture that was resounding among the audience, taking Tamil cinema to newer successes.