It was a bit of everything—inspiring, emotional, and entertaining, although not everyone will enjoy it! If Vijay Sethupathy draws me to Tamil cinema, Joseph Vijay occupies the opposite space. I don’t mean any disrespect to his fans; I used to see his movies on opening day, at the first showing (not the very first one), but I grew weary of the same tired tricks he uses in each new film. Nevertheless, this movie isn…

Vijay has a remarkable ability to make even standard scenes memorable thanks to his captivating presence and knack for connecting with audiences. It's these qualities that Atlee consistently utilizes in Theri, a police procedural that manages to be entertaining despite its predictable nature. Vijay responds accordingly—he appears with varied looks, fights the thugs, romances the heroine, interacts playfully with chil…