Thalaivaa
A son steps into his father's shoes and has to win a bloody war before he becomes the leader.
Directed by A.L. Vijay · Action · Crime · Drama · 179 min · 2013
Trailer
Director
A.L. Vijay
Writer
A. L. Vijay, Raj Krishnan, Anil Jain (dialogues)
Studio
Sri Mishri Productions
Release
08 Aug 2013
Runtime
179 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
In 1988, Ramadurai saves Ratnam from gang violence but later decides to leave India, leaving Ramadurai to take the lead. Years later, Ramadurai seeks revenge against those who killed his wife and becomes a powerful figure in Mumbai's underworld. He keeps this secret from his son Vishwa, who has built a new life as a dancer in Australia. Meanwhile, Vishwa falls in love with Meera, unaware of his father's true identity.
Cast & Characters
Joseph Vijay
Vijay Vishwa Ramadurai (Thalaivaa)
Ramadurai (Anna), Vishwa's father
Sathyaraj
Gowri Mohan
Ragini Nandwani
Raju, Anna's henchman
Rajiv Pillai
Anand, Anna's henchman
N. L. Srinivasan
Did You Know?
A. L. Vijay has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Thaandavam, Madrasapattinam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Joseph Vijay appears in 12 films in our catalog, including The Greatest of All Time, Jilla.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
50 crore in India and ₹13.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Thalaivaa holds 6.2/10 on IMDb (12,130 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 4, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (12,130 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thalaivaa's IMDb rating?+
Thalaivaa has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb from 12,130 votes.
Is Thalaivaa good? What are critics saying?+
Thalaivaa holds 6.2/10 on IMDb (12,130 votes).
How long is Thalaivaa?+
Thalaivaa has a runtime of 179 min.
Who directed Thalaivaa?+
Thalaivaa was directed by A.L. Vijay.
Where can I watch Thalaivaa?+
Thalaivaa is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Thalaivaa received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its strong performances, particularly from Vijay and Santhanam, while others found it uneven and lacking in certain areas. The film's pacing was also criticized by some reviewers. Overall, opinions were divided on the movie's overall quality.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
