Thalaivaa (2013)
Thalaivaa is streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt, STARZPLAY.
The verdict
Thalaivaa is a middling Tamil film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It carries a 5.5/10 on TMDB across 56 ratings — under the line most people draw. At 182 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UAE you can stream it on Sun Nxt, STARZPLAY.
Should you spend 3h 2m on it?
3h 2m of Tamil action with a drama streak. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. This one is still settling
- you're short on time. At 3h 2m it wants the whole night
- Why
- At 5.5/10 from 56 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
A mafia don sends his son out of the country because he doesn't want even a shadow of his life falling on him. Destiny wills otherwise. The son makes an innocuous trip to Mumbai to visit his dad. And ends up filling his father's large shoes.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 2m — long |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
A. L. Vijay
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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