Thunivu
A mysterious mastermind - Daredevil and his team forms a plan and commits bank heist to find the corporate looted people's money.
Directed by H. Vinoth · Action · Crime · Drama · 146 min · 2023
Director
H. Vinoth
Writer
H. Vinoth
Studio
Bayview Projects LLP / Zee Studios
Release
11 Jan 2023
Runtime
146 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A daring bank heist goes awry when two groups of thieves clash in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The situation escalates as a mysterious figure, known only by his alias "Michael Jackson", emerges with a hidden agenda. As the police struggle to contain the chaos, a web of deceit and betrayal is revealed, exposing a complex network of corruption and greed.
Cast & Characters
Kanmani
Manju Warrier
Krish
John Kokken
ACP Ramachandran
Ajay Kumar
Radha
Veera
Muthazhagan
G. M. Sundar
Kavin
Darshan
Constable Antony (Anto)
Mahanadi Shankar
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $12.1M, Thunivu has grossed $24.5M worldwide — about 2.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
H. Vinoth has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Sathuranga Vettai, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ajith Kumar appears in 28 films in our catalog, including Mankatha, Nerkonda Paarvai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ajith Kumar's 61st film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Kapoor hinted on collaborating with Ajith for his 61st film in March 2021.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
The film blends multiple genres and cannot be slotted under a particular genre, according to director Vinoth.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Ajith does not play a dual role in the film, as was speculated, and his character will be kept under wraps.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Thunivu holds 6.1/10 on IMDb (29,819 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.1/10 on IMDb (29,819 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunivu's IMDb rating?+
Thunivu has a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb from 29,819 votes.
Is Thunivu good? What are critics saying?+
Thunivu holds 6.1/10 on IMDb (29,819 votes).
How long is Thunivu?+
Thunivu has a runtime of 146 min.
Who directed Thunivu?+
Thunivu was directed by H. Vinoth.
Where can I watch Thunivu?+
Thunivu is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Thunivu received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's premise, action sequences, and lead performances, while others found it flawed in its execution. The movie was criticized for its logic-defying plot twists and underwhelming action scenes towards the end. Despite this, many reviewers appreciated the film's engaging second half and the message it conveyed about financial institutions' impact on society.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
