Retta Thala starring Arun Vijay in the lead is the actor's 36th movie that releases on December 25, 2025 in theaters worldwide. A BTG Universal production, Retta Thala as the title suggests stars Arun Vijay in dual roles, and marks the actor's debut collaboration with Gethu (2016), Maan Karate (2014) director Kris Thirukumaran.
Five reasons to watch Retta Thala in theaters this Christmas 2025:
1. Story: A love story at its core, Retta Thala is set around the romance of the lead characters Kaali (Arun Vijay) and Anthre (Siddhi Idnani). Arun Vijay also plays an international goon named 'Malpe Upendra', and what twists and thrills the dual characters bring to this action story is what Retta Thala is all about. Makes the movie a compelling watch for the high-octane situations, shifting identities, and a power struggle that keeps the stakes moving.
2. Runtime: Retta Thala is censored U/A, and is positioned squarely as an action thriller. However the USP of the film is its crisp runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes 40 seconds.
3. Technical Craft: Retta Thala has music by Sam C. S. and action choreography by PC Stunts. From what one sees in the Retta Thala trailer, the auditory punch, and stylized combat sequences are factors to look forward to in the movie. Combined with exotic locales, cinematography by Tijo Tomy, and editing by Anthony, Retta Thala promises a cinematic—and not just a film-watching—experience.
4. Festive And Pan-India Appeal: Dropping on Christmas Day, Retta Thala is timed to entertain the theater audience this holiday season. The film isn’t just for Tamil audiences; it’s also rolling out with dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, expanding its reach across India, and internationally in UK, Singapore, Gulf (UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar) countries.
5. Other Factors: Alongside Arun Vijay, the movie features a talented supporting cast including Siddhi Idnani, Tanya Ravichandran, Kannada actor Yogi Samy in his Tamil debut, Harish Peradi, John Vijay, among others. Star actor Dhanush has lent his voice to a song in the movie titled Kannamma, which rides on a mix of melody and atmospheric scoring. The team has left no stone unturned in promoting Retta Thala, which has added to the buzz surrounding the Christmas release.
Overall, Retta Thala is a promising offering from Tamil Cinema to wrap the end of the year with.