Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017) User Reviews

A movie with a exceptionally good story and super involving screenplay.

[karthikstarmans · 9/10 · 17 November 2017]

Theeran Adhigaram ondru is destined to become one of the best cop movies ever to be made in Tamil film industry. A lot of effort has been put into writing the script and the screenplay that one can clearly see it's effect on the screen. All through the movie there was no plot holes or logical blunders which bothered me as there was nothing big enough to notice. For example, the mobile phones used by the characters were representative of the time period the movie is in. From the Nokia 1100 and Motorola Flip phones to Touch Screen smart phones, the mobile phones gradually changed in the hands of the characters.

One of the main success of this movie as I see is the way in which they have established every character in the movie. Almost all the prominent characters have a back story and the director has done a great deal of research about the dacoits and criminal investigation techniques used by the crime solvers. The first part of the movie features some cold blooded murder cum robbery sequence, which are shot very realistically and the screenplay so involving that I felt like I witnessed everything first hand and they have not over done or exaggerated any action sequence in the movie, they all look very realistic.

Unlike other cop stories where the protagonist will be able to miraculously able to solve crime almost like Sherlock Holmes with out explaining us how it is done, in this movie though there is a reference to Sherlock Holmes the whole investigation process is bound by the realism of this material world. The director did a great job in explaining the actions of the characters without boring us with lengthy voice overs.

The movie could have been made without the female lead, Rakul Preet Singh. But, that doesn't mean that the character was a low point in the movie or that the character had no role to play in the movie. The character was there to establish the character of Theeran and show his temperament and reaffirm that he is no super human crime solving machine but a normal cop who does an exceptional job.

The Back ground score is very engaging and really sets the tone for every scene. It was instrumental in carrying the emotions depicted on the screen to the audience. The placement of the songs too were reasonable. They came like a much needed breather in between the cold blooded action in the first half.

Overall, Theeran Adhigaram Ondru is going to be a career best movie for Karthi as this has indeed over shone his performance in Paruthiveeran. This is a must watch movie if only you could stomach a little bit of gore and spine chilling violence (They did not over do it). Hats off to the team...

A fast paced action thriller

[kanabuma · 9/10 · 18 November 2017]

I don't remember when I last saw a fast paced action thriller like this in Tamil. We are thoroughly absorbed in this movie that interval alone indicates that we are at the halfway mark. The only minus point in this movie is the romantic segment, which I personally feel as unnecessary for an action movie like this. So I reduce one star for that. The theme of this movie so unique and original. It's a ghost haunting from the past. The director had cleverly linked the past history to the present fiction. Even though Karthi is a super actor, super heroism, like flying in the air, hitting ten persons in one hit, etc. are minimal in this movie. This is an important plus point in this movie, because it makes you believe that you are actually watching a true story rather than a fiction. Acting by Karthi is excellent, doing his part perfectly without overdoing it. Many scenes in this movie, make you a participant in the ongoing action,than a mere spectator. A real gem among Tamil action movies.

JUST WOW!

[kanchanaabil · 9/10 · 25 March 2019]

I can't remember the last time I was so engrossed in watching a Tamil film!The events leading to catching the criminals are taken so well and keeps you on the edge the whole time. The movie is taken from the police point of view and is refreshingly good! They could've done away with the romance which I felt was unnecessary. Overall,Great movie!!!

Theeran Adhikaram Ondru Movie Review: Karthi Delivers a Power-packed Performance in This Gripping Cop Story

[sadiqkhandirector · 10/10 · 17 November 2017]

In a seminal scene in Theeran-Adhikaram Ondru, DSP Theeran (Actor Karthi plays an upright police officer endowed equally with brains and rippling muscles) storms into a den of outlaws in the badlands of Rajasthan. He advises his team to stay inside the car as he walks on purposefully, the dusty hamlet is all eyes; it's the territory of Omah Singh, a much-feared highway dacoit responsible for a breakout of murders in rural Tamil Nadu. As the dust motes ripple upward in the desert air, Theeran slams one after the other until Singh sits up and takes notice, his hookah forgotten…

The face-off defines the movie. Can a district police chief trace murders all the way to the North-West, surmount the crippling bureaucracy of multiple governments and bring to book a dacoit gang wreaking havoc on the crime numbers in TN? An emphatic Yes!

H Vinoth, who deftly portrayed the lives and tricks of a gifted conman in Sathuranga Vettai is telling us a cop story this time. The usual clichés are in order: Theeran is transfer magnet, courtesy his sky- high morals and commitment to policing. His stay-at-home wife (Rakul Preet) is content with chiding him now and then about not being home most days. He chooses to go after the criminals when a dilemma presents itself after he gets to know his wife is dying. Even during training days, Theeran shows signs of precocity – he knows how to handle a crime-scene weapon (We are informed the usual handkerchief method of securing it will not protect the prints! Theeran holds it between two fingers at points where the criminal might not have touched the weapon).

Neatly parted hair and a razor-sharp mush and almost-always wearing a dark shirt straining against his chest, Karthi looks every inch the ideal police officer. Assisted by a team of devoted cops, Theeran leads a national hunt for fingerprints that lead them into the history of Indian outlaws with origins in the British era. These huntsmen have no targets but gold, unless you leave out savagery. How Theeran bumps off each one of them form the crux of the story.

Negatives include a bit of drag in the scenes describing the Rajasthani outlaws, or when the action sequences gets a little too long – Theeran beats the villain to pulp in searing Rajasthani heat before dragging him through the desert sands on a horse! Classic. A few songs are plugged here and there in the movie and they pass without causing inconvenience. The background scores for the Dakotas are particularly effective in accentuating their bestiality. Overall, music director Gibran is very good in many parts.

The story itself rests on actual history. Dacoity at homes along the highways was a menace in Tamil Nadu during the late 90s. Apparently, Tamil Nadu had ranked high in taking it seriously and wiping such crimes off its map, although the policemen behind the job had gotten little credit.

True to that, Theeran spends the twilight of his career behind a desk, complaining about a rickety chair not replaced for months. A young officer having known his deeds drops by just to salute him, and Theeran betrays that old glint of uprightness still bright in his eyes.

After all these years? If you are Theeran, You would say "Always."

Theeran - Where the director takes you to the Horror world of notorious robbery gang

[naveen_reloaded · 10/10 · 21 November 2017]

H.Vinoth has given a cult movie !! PERIOD.

The film is a horror-thriller roller coaster. The director gradually holds your hand and takes you to the ride and pushes from a dizzying height of horror and thriller to narrate his true story on notorious Bawaria robbery gang.

As a person who have watched few of the top horror thriller genre movies , but this movie will send chills down your spine , mainly because it has the element of locality, something close happening in India.

Director has taken lots of pain in detailing the movie and as far as i remember, there aren't much holes left , eve in the scene were the gang will stop the train , if you listen closely , the passengers will say " this is the usual mischief done by the train traveler" , so there the director has given us a reason that this thing is common , so the train after a short while starts to move. Or else we know it will take much longer time for the train to start after emergency stop is activated.

Small things like these and also not deviating from the core and giving us the whole anatomy of this notorious gang right from their root has only strengthened the story and it makes the whole narration and the gang stick close to our heart.

In most movie the enemy will be hyped till a certain point and after that his fate nose dives from there. But here the director has kept the hype - and it sticks too till almost three quarter of the movie , there my making us tremble each time we learn about the gang.

Karti has done EXCELLENT EXCELLENT acting. He has played it aptly. I don't think anyone would have fit the role , may be Kamal ?

Love sequence are the only downers in this movie.

Overall i would say this is the BEST MOVIE in TAMIL FOR 2017 !!

Movies like these elate the Tamil industry to new heights.

Not for the faint hearted though..

Interesting movie

[arun_mr · 8 December 2017]

Great Attempt and succeeded as inspired by True Events Kudos to Director H. Vinoth . Director worked hard to create such a nice movie, his research and background work are amazing also he created a new style Tamil movie. The effort taken for the night action scenes in Rajasthan has to be appreciated with a special note. This movie is violent at first but then gets very interesting. I wouldn't request taking any child below the age of 10 . This is not one of the other police movies with full masala mix. Good work and it is impressive

A milestone in Tamil cinema.

[vishnuvijayan225 · 9/10 · 19 November 2017]

The next level of Tamil cinema is here. Very few Tamil movies are comparable to 'Theeran Adhikaaram Ondru' as it takes a powerful and distinct cinematic effect. Its a high quality movie work done with great dedication and it is evident from the impression it creates on every viewer who exits the theater after the show. An excellent screenplay mixed with perfect cinematography, thrilling background score, casting, nice songs, hot stunts,alpha heroism etc improves the film and heightens the class and value of the film.

THEERAN ADHIGARAM ONDRU is indeed a sumptuous watch. Watch it from theaters only and kill piracy.

Thrilling experience

[ajinkyaboradeab · 8/10 · 5 August 2020]

First half of movie is slow and starts with comedy and all other stuffs. But second part of movie is too good, storytelling is superb. Actually 8.5 out of 10

I've watched Hindi dubbed movie as I don't know south indian language.

One of the Most Engaging Thrillers Ever.

[akhil027 · 9/10 · 30 October 2019]

Theeran Adhigaram Ondru is capable of making you bite your nails and keeping you at the edge of your seats. Only flaw (totally forgivable) is the commercialization of the movie with little unrealistic fights and cheesy romance. But that's okay. The rest of the movie is outstanding. Especially the sequence before the interval. Those scenes are so gripping that it won't even let you blink once. Karthi did really well. The Villain deserves our applause. Rakul Preet was okay but there was nothing much for her to do. Thank you, H.Vinoth, for gifting us such a thriller.

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)

[santhosh-10290 · 9/10 · 21 March 2018]

The movie was excellent. One of the Best movie of Karthi. From this movie Karthi Became one of my best actor. Songs and BGM were excellent as usual Ghibran rocked. Everybody acted very well in the movie. The movie was very interesting and thrilling. But the unwanted song in the climax and the heroine sequences bored a bit. But the movie was excellent. Expecting more movies like this from Karthi and H.Vinoth and Team. This is one of the Best movie of 2017.

The Father of all Cop-dramas made in the entire decade with solid branding of mass-mania.

[SAMTHEBESTEST · 7/10 · 17 May 2021]

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) : Brief Review -

The Father of all Cop-dramas made in the entire decade with solid branding of mass-mania. Listing out the best cop films of 2010s decade which includes mass films like 'Singham' (2011), 'Thani Oruvan' (2015), and mystery like 'Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru' (2016), and yet Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru beats all of them because of extremely explosive nature and solid writing. Thani Oruvan still had mass elements but went wrong with couple of advanced techniques of storytelling while Dhuruvangal Pathiaaru, a murder mystery went on to leave one or two loopholes which are big threats to its genre. Theeran came out as a complete package of entertainment, romance, thrill, action, passion and very honest story which is not at all a regular thing for cop-dramas. Especially, when you consider action-packed films. Breaking all the barriers of limited and senseless content, Theeran rides high on human oriented content without using larger than life idiotisms. Theeran, a police officer, is entrusted with the task to solve the mystery behind a series of murders. The only clue left behind is that all the murders are committed in the same pattern. The film begins on a weak and light note where it sets love-story and basic characters of the film but once all is settled, it gears up and then never stops until it reaches its destination. Using realistical theories like bandits, dacoits and robbers from regional areas have given it a solid boost as far as sensibility is concerned and then additional momentum and passionate scenics provides big time entertainment. Overall, Theeran packs a great punch and dethrones all the regular cop-dramas but most importantly it doesn't lose the basics of prime filmmaking which is very rare in this genre. It deserves remakes in multiple languages.

RATING - 7.5/10*

By - #samthebestest.

Outstanding action-thriller (though imperfect)

[I_Ailurophile · 9/10 · 17 August 2022]

To be honest, this isn't entirely what I anticipated. I rather assumed based on the premise that it would be a straightforward thriller along the lines of 'Kahaani' (2012), or 'Article 15' (2019). It's fair to argue that the shock of the actual approach taken in 'Theeran adhigaaram ondru' maybe amplifies my more critical feelings about it, but even with that in mind, I don't think this is entirely perfect. It also needs to be said, however, that the sum total of every subjective flaw is still handily outweighed by the sheer excellence of every component part, and the whole. There are definite issues with 'Theeran' that need to be discussed, but when all is said and done this is a fantastic, invigorating action flick!

It seems sensible to first mention the less praiseworthy aspects, in part because these are more prominent right out the gate. Take, for example, the romantic subplot to which a significant and disproportionate part of the first hour is devoted. Scenes between Karthi and Rakul Preet Singh are emphasized so much as the picture begins that the "sub-" prefix almost seems superfluous, and this is even more flummoxing when set against the dark air and extreme violence that also dots the early length. Karthi and Singh are swell scene partners, and Singh specifically is very charming, but the contrast is jarring, not least as light, poppy melodies present adjacent to visions of bloody murder. Thankfully the indulgences regarding the love story are reined in over time, but the same can't be said of the major embellishments of camerawork, editing, and post-production wizardry that in no small part fashion 'Theeran' after the style of Hollywood comic book movies. Even if the visuals do similarly settle down as the runtime advances, the protagonist and title character continues to be depicted with physical prowess that reminds of American superheroes, and only to a slightly lesser extent do the chief villain or his underlings come across in the presentation as supervillains. As if all this weren't enough, the film also carries an undeniable slant of being tawdry propaganda for cops (or "copaganda," as some may say), even as it gives us scenes that pointedly accentuate why trust in police is at best misguided.

All these notable critiques dovetail into a broader detraction, which is that even when clocking in at over 150 minutes, 'Theeran' would have benefited from being longer - if only so that it didn't have to rush the material. By all means, at large H. Vinoth's direction is fantastic, as is T. Shivanandeeswaran's editing. Yet almost no story beat in the movie is allowed to manifest, breathe, and resolve of its own accord. Moments that should bear profound emotional weight are glossed over with perplexing nonchalance, the delivery of some lines is forced into a direly casual and noncommittal corner, and even the ending is so inelegantly slammed through a grinder that it seems decidedly ham-handed. If slowing the gallop to a meandering trot would have meant an action film of 3 hours or more, then that's nonetheless what should have happened. Why, as it is, the screenplay is bursting with so much content that 150 minutes hardly seems sufficient to contain it.

These are the flaws that readily stand out. This is unfortunate, because they do subtract from what the feature could have been with a slightly different tack. Nevertheless, those elements of 'Theeran adhigaaram ondru' that are done well are so superb that they quite make up for any deficiencies or peculiarities, and the movie as a whole is terrific. One runs the risk of wearing out their welcome with all the verbiage necessary to delineate the quality: where not geared toward grandiose flourishes, Sathyan Sooryan's cinematography is marvelous, crisp and vivid, and Shivanandeeswaran's editing is sharp and finely executed. Putting aside those instances that are notably heavy-handed or underwhelming, more so than not Vinoth demonstrates an experienced guiding hand as director, orchestrating shots and scenes that are often tremendously gratifying. Though the flavors of the suggested early scenes are a tad overbearing, even the bouncier, lighthearted songs penned by Ghibran are catchy in and of themselves. More than that, the themes he composed for the score are outstanding - genuinely varied, dynamic, and charged, switching at key moments from dark EDM beats, to crunchy rock riffs, to folk instrumentation, and more. For that matter, the item number is a staple of Indian cinema, and we've all seen examples that split so hard from the narrative as to break the flow of the film - but not only is "Tinga tinga" a fetching earworm, but it's woven rather fluidly into the scene writing in a way that comes across as surprisingly organic. Hats off to the producers!

But oh, we're just getting started. Hair and makeup, costume design, and set design and decoration are splendid (with special mention deserved for "Tinga tinga," too, with its choreographed dance). The very filming locations are beautiful in and of themselves, and it's a delight as a viewer to learn how much work Vinoth put into making 'Theeran' as real and authentic as possible - in his research, his writing, and the overall execution - to the point of earning praise from those involved in the real-life course of events. Fabulous artistry went into the two animations that fill a few minutes of the runtime, providing some robust exposition. If slightly overdone at times, all the post-production work is quite smart. Possibly more than anything else, though: beyond imparting a fictionalized account of all too real recent history, the chief focus of 'Theeran' is the action, and the action is phenomenal. There are some pretty incredible stunts here, showing that choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan really knows his stuff, and the fight scenes and action sequences at large are earnestly thrilling. Even if other facets of the production failed to compensate for the film's excesses (they don't), the action alone makes this well worth watching.

Factor in steady, skilled performances from Karthi, Abhimanyu Singh, Bose Venkat, and all others on hand, and the end result is a title that is distinctly self-indulgent at its worst, but is otherwise so very well made that it readily overcomes its faults. It's worth repeating that this wasn't what I expected when I first sat to watch, and I'm still a little taken aback at some of the choices that were made. Still, ultimately 'Theeran adhigaaram ondru' serves up in abundance the intense action thrills the concept promises, with unquestionable polish at every turn. Keeping in mind some unnecessary and even regrettable flair, at length this is a tremendously entertaining, satisfying picture that's well worth watching if you have the opportunity.

A compelling cop-thriller that's well worth the sitting! [+62%]

[arungeorge13 · 6/10 · 4 December 2017]

'Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru' takes a while to get its cop act going. The initial hour is more in tune with what we usually see in the rom-com version of Tamil cinema these days: the hero stalks the heroine publicly while the heroine does so, in private (by drawing and collecting pictures of him). The involvement of family members in these scenes is so much that Vinoth almost makes us forget the cop- thriller side of the film altogether. Rakul Preet as Theeran's love-interest turned wife Priya, is cute as hell but gets annoying beyond a point.

It's refreshing to see director Vinoth attempt to flesh out the antagonist gang (of dacoits) and bestow them with a thoroughly disconcerting vibe. Anyone witnessing the modus operandi of these vile men is bound to wince at least on a couple of occasions. In the first half though, their collusion is kept minimal, and the focus is more on building the titular character of Theeran (Karthi) and his rise to DSP status. The pre-interval stretch is one of the most well- choreographed action set-pieces seen in Tamil cinema recently. It invokes memories of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' (though just to the slightest extent).

Another aspect that works in favor of TAO is the research effort that has gone into the screenplay. It vividly depicts the hassles involved in handling those cases where culprits are constantly moving between different states. The romantic track does slacken the pace a bit but Vinoth is wise enough not to let melodrama take over. The action sequences are a riot (be it pre-interval or post-interval) - sensationally choreographed and magnificently shot. Ghibran has done a wonderful job with respect to the background score, adding vigor to Theeran's punches and kicks. His song compositions though, lack that relisten value.

The supporting characters too, do not disappoint. While the first hour is quite the cliché-fest (romance, police-training and the like - which we've seen a lot of lately), it still manages to keep the viewer engrossed owing to the lively performances. Abhimanyu Singh looks menacing as Oma, the leader of the dacoit-gang. Bose Venkat as Sathya puts up a convincing act. The film would've looked crisper had it not spent so much time intensifying the love-angle.

Verdict: Worth a watch for the (otherwise) racy story-telling!

Too much stretched up story

[shafaitahamedchowdhury · 4/10 · 17 July 2020]

The story was unnecessarily stretched up. For which I lost the interest on story. And also couldn't interact with the characters as well.

Theeram Adhigaaram Ondru is one of the most intense cop-dramas of Indian Cinema but love track is irritating.

[shobanchittuprolu · 8/10 · 17 November 2017]

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017): Most of the Indian Cop films treat the lead role as a super-hero and has all the extra sensory abilities to find the antagonist without any proper investigation.But Theeram Adhigaaram Ondru is a rare realistic cop thriller where the villain's whereabouts are found only during the climax by one of the most interesting investigations I had seen in Indian Cinema.

Plot: Theeran (Karthi), a police officer, tries to decode a series of cold blood events based on same pattern. Who's behind those ruthless events? How Theeran and team traces them? Did they succeed? forms the story of this crime action thriller. The story is based on true incidents handled by Police department in 1990s.

My Review: "Khakee" deals with the subject of organised bandits and also reveals the history of dacoit gangs in India from the British era to the recent times.Director H Vinoth has done huge research on several tribes of dacoit gangs, their crimes, how they indulge in robbery, how they hide, and their lifestyle.Not only has he done deep research, but has shown all these in the movie, making it more interesting as we involve more into the investigation.

These kind of cop dramas will work only if they have nail-biting scenes and this movie succeeded in providing us such intense experience.The film has full on edge of the seat moments which will keep you hooked till the end.The interval bang and bus chasing sequence in the second half literally gives you goosebumps.Even the scene where Karthi and his team are attacked by the whole village and the pre-climax scene where villain gang attack hero and his team in an abandoned village are shot exceptionally well.

The major drawback with the film is the torturous love track between Karthi and Rakul.The typical "Loose Ponnu" obsession of Kollywood had went overboard here as we get irritated by Rakul's characterization.The first 30 or 40 mins of the movie is just about their clichéd love story which tests our patience.

Director has done a very good job with the film. His detailing with the case is awesome and the way he narrated the film with ample action elements and racy chasing episodes make this film click big time. He keeps the film quite realistic which makes things even more interesting for the audience.Dhilip Subburayan's action scenes especially in the desserts of Rajasthan are superbly choreographed and Sathyan Sooryan's camera work is in sync with the story including the grey tone. Ghibran's music and background score creates the gritty feel.The film, despite its long run time, runs at a pace that makes it hard for one to look away.

Karthi is stupendous in his role as the protagonist cop who will not rest until he nabs the criminals and brings the killings to a halt.He has shown his mettle in the gruelling episodes shot in Rajasthan desert in the second half of the movie.All his team members have played their roles perfectly.Rakul is irritating.

So,Theeram Adhigaaram Ondru is one of the most intense cop-dramas of Indian Cinema but love track is irritating.

My Rating 7.5/10

AN EXCELLENT WATCH !

[postsenthil · 8/10 · 27 October 2019]

After a long time, A VERY SATISFYING action thriller. Director H. Vinoth (of Sathuranga Vettai fame) has presented a well made action movie which ticks almost all the right boxes of the genre with minimal compromises.

The movie, which is based on true incidents, recounts an episode in the life of a tough cop from Tamil Nadu who sets out with his team to capture a dreaded gang of thugs that was involved in multiple gruesome, armed robberies and murders in Tamil Nadu as well as other states.

Karthi fits the role of the daring cop and breathes life into the character in every frame. Abhimanyu Singh and his gang are utterly convincing as the brutally intense baddies.

The pulsating score by Ghibran, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, nifty editing by Shivanandeeswaran and well executed action sequences choreographed by Dhilip Subbarayan elevate the impact of the proceedings.

Director Vinoth deserves praise for his skillful combination of commercial elements with detailed research, stunning action set pieces and for shunning the regular trappings of super hero machismo and melodrama.

While the movie has its fair share of blemishes including its run-time resulting in some drag and some logical pole vaulting, for the most parts, it remains a riveting watch. I hope more such chapters are added to this cop story which has the potential to evolve into a franchise.

Engaging story teller on Operation Bawaria

[iravavastav · 10/10 · 2 December 2017]

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, story of a honest police officer who stands against invincible dacoits. Movie was very engaging right from the start till the end with a high paced action flick.

Movie take the audience through the journey of a police officer investigating the cold events based on same pattern. How he decodes the events, hardships involved in catching the dacoits is all about the story. All the technical aspects of the movie right from characterization, screenplay, cinematography, direction are very much handled to engage the every tamil audience in the movie. Artists including the Antagonists (Abhimanyu singh),Protagonists (Karthi, Bose venkat..) and supporting characters all of them lived to their best in the movie.

To conclude, Theeran Adigaaram Ondru is one of the must watch cop drama action thriller of all time in the Tamil cinema.

Dare you enter the Den (Tamil Nadu).

[haripriya · 10/10 · 9 December 2017]

There was a murder nearby my home on 2007, Mogappair, Chennai. The cops made temporary post checking all vehicles coming and going out that area. Frustrated cops, they are doing this for months and there was evidence or clue saw in paper. They said the criminal will come back again so that we will arrest him. It was like joking. But in few days after that they arrested the Criminal at Paris corner.

It is just a eyewash and let the criminal to believe that Cops are not doing their duty or not trying to focus on the case. But all cop needs is just not the person, the evidence to prove he is the criminal. They so long for him to come out and watching him for a month. All his activities everything.

Theeran is just a piece of such an 100 cases our Q branch broke. I am a big fan of them. This is not just a movie. We should respect those cops, giving their life for us.

Just Amazing

[sumanth-05484 · 10/10 · 27 May 2021]

Great Story Telling Amazing Screen play. Best of Karthi.

Awesome movie with useless first 30 mins

[harineem-209-525488 · 9/10 · 1 February 2018]

While his brother Surya has made his career playing filmi cop,Karthi comes and shows what is a real cop and how hard it is to be one. I couldnt help saying that I would never want to be a cop if it was this hard.Our normal Indian movies romanticise or demonize the cop.But this is a rare gem(like Zodiac in English) which will really make you want to salute one. All credit to the director in making such a honest and gruelling movie. If only we had been spared the useless 30 mins of love track with Rakul Preet Singh, this film would be Oscar worthy.When everything was so realistic why cant Karthi's wife be a real Tamilian instead of white Northener in all Tamil masala movies. And I will think twice before going to any Rakul Preet Singh movie, she was most annoying playing innocent. Next time the talented director should do way with the love track, added no value than testing your patience

Solid but compromised

[Jithindurden · 7/10 · 3 January 2018]

Theeran is a fictional character that has been inspired by real life Police officers. Karthi does an impressive job as the glorified hero Theeran and most of the film is carried by his character. Although at times the heroism is a bit too stretched that one may think that it would have been better if the sole focus of the narrative wasn't through the single character.

"Theeran Adhigaram Ondru" is a solid crime thriller which compromises a little for commercialization yet manages to be an impressive account of a brutal true story. As the title refers the film as Adhigaaram Ondru meaning Chapter One, there are chances of a sequel. But the Operation Bawariya story is finished here and since the character is fictional they can go on with a fictional story. Although, let us hope that it won't turn out like the atrocious "Singam" trilogy starring Surya, elder brother of Karthi.

Excellent Movie

[hussainmerchant · 10/10 · 27 June 2018]

Beautiful movie. I was unaware that it was a true event and feel sad that whole police team had to sacrifice their personal life including their loved ones and still were not awarded the reward with promotion, big felicitation or even high salary raise. Bitter truth of Indian government policies. All in all a beautiful choreographed movie and again after knowing it was on basis of a true event it makes it one of the best movies I have watched and also I would like to congratulate the person who wrote the bus scene and every single person who made it happened. Excellent movie

Good movie.

[dpkmlkn · 6/10 · 2 April 2021]

It's a good movie but at some places it has been stretched unnecessarily hence penalty of 4 points. Starting is also too stretched with romance scenes which are not quite helping the story to take off.

Was waiting for the 'good part' to start

[saieash · 2/10 · 17 February 2018]

Going into this movie I expect it to be a great movie as a few people recommended it to me, and had some good ratings and reviews online. But every step of the way through this movie I was waiting for it to end. The story and moments through the movie were incredibly predictable and boring. At no point did I really engage with the story as it was completely lifeless.

I really don't understand how this movie got such high ratings and is just another rubbish movie that you shouldn't watch.

Another well crafted thriller from Tamil cinema. V good

[sinemafan · 9/10 · 29 December 2017]

Just watched this movie on Amazon prime and am wondering how I didn't hear about it earlier. Good storyline, direction and acting came together to give the viewer a thrilling and stimulating experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Some of the reviews say that there were no loopholes or illogical things and this is where I would beg to differ. However, inspite of all this it's an absolutely must watch and continues to keep the standards elevated for Tamil movies on back of good thrillers like Vikram Vedha and Thani Oruvan.