Cast & Crew
- Cast: Vijay, Samantha Ruthu Prabhu, Amy Jackson, Nainika
- Director: Atlee
- Music: G.V Prakash Kumar
- Release Date: April 14, 2016.
Area-wise breakdown of Theri Total Worldwide Collections:
Area | Worldwide Gross (in Cr) |
---|---|
Tamil Nadu | 72.5cr |
Kerala | 16.45cr |
Karnataka | 8.9cr |
AP&TS | 4.5cr |
Rest of India | 2.5cr |
Total India | 105cr |
Overseas Total | 46cr |
Worldwide Total | 151cr |
Note: The data is taken from various sources and may not be 100% accurate. Actual figures may vary.
Box Office Performance & Reception
Theri, directed by Atlee and starring Thalapathy Vijay, was a highly successful action drama that became one of the biggest hits of 2016. The film showcased Vijay in dual shades a loving father and a fierce cop, delivering a perfect mix of action, emotion, and mass moments. His performance, especially in emotional scenes, was widely appreciated.
The film took a sensational opening, collecting around ₹13.1 crore in Tamil Nadu on Day 1, becoming Vijay’s biggest opener at the time. It went on to gross over ₹150 crore worldwide, emerging as a blockbuster. The family-friendly content, Samantha and Nainika’s emotional sequences, and G. V. Prakash Kumar’s music contributed to its success.