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Arun Vijay’s latest Tamil action thriller Retta Thala has finally made its digital debut, giving audiences a chance to catch the film from the comfort
of their homes. Featuring Arun Vijay in an intense double role, the film packs action, ambition, and moral conflict over the course of its 1 hour 53 minutes run-time. The film did average business during its theatrical release, but it is now accessible to a wider audience through OTT. Read on to know when and where can you watchRetta Thala.
Retta Thala on OTT
Retta Thala is currently streaming on Prime Video. Viewers can watch the film in Tamil with English subtitles, making it convenient for non-Tamil-speaking audiences as well. The film quietly dropped on the platform and has since begun garnering attention among fans of action thrillers and Arun Vijay’s performances.
More about Retta Thala
Directed by Kris Thirukumaran, known for helming films like Maan Karate and Gethu, Retta Thala revolves around Kaali, a man struggling to survive on the streets of Pondicherry. Kaali dreams of a better life with his girlfriend Antre, who strongly believes that money is the key to happiness. His life takes a drastic turn when he comes across his wealthy lookalike, Malpe Upendra. Driven by desperation and temptation, Antre pushes Kaali towards a dangerous plan, to eliminate Upendra and take over his identity and fortune.
What follows is a gripping chain of events that explores whether Kaali can truly step into another man’s life and escape the consequences of his actions. The thriller talks about greed, identity, and the cost of ambition, with Arun Vijay shouldering the film through his contrasting portrayals of Kaali and Upendra.
The film also features Siddhi Idnani, Tanya Ravichandran, Yogi Samy, John Vijay, Hareesh Peradi, and Balaji Murugadoss in key roles. Adding to the buzz is a special track voiced by Dhanush, marking another notable collaboration between Dhanush and Arun Vijay after the former's directorial debut Idli Kadai. With its OTT release on Prime Video, Retta Thala now has the opportunity to find a broader audience among non-Tamil speaking crowd too.
