Theri (2016)
Theri is streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
The verdict
Theri is a solid, watchable Tamil film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 118 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 157 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UAE you can stream it on Sun Nxt.
Should you spend 2h 37m on it?
2h 37m of Tamil action with crime threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 118 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his life to bring his daughter up in a serene atmosphere. But some freak events end up compromising his identity and what he does to save his daughter and avenge the death of his family unfurls as Theri.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 37m — long |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Atlee
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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