# Thala (2025 film)
**Thala** (Telugu: తల) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language film directed and written by Amma Rajashekar, released in theaters on 14 February 2025.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/) It stars Amma Raagin Raj, the director's son, in his debut lead role, alongside Ankitha Naskar, Rohit, Ester Noronha, Satyam Rajesh, Mukku Avinash, Rajeev Kanakala, Viji Chandrashekhar, Ajay, and Indraja.[2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother) • [3](https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/thala-review-and-rating-756536.html) The story follows a young man determined to reunite his estranged parents, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and familial bonds.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release | 14 February 2025 (India), wide theatrical release[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/) • [4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) |
| Director and writer | Amma Rajashekar, a choreographer-turned-director making his comeback[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/) • [2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother) |
| Lead cast | Amma Raagin Raj (debut) and Ankitha Naskar[2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother) • [4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) |
| Production | Producer Sreenivasa Goud, Deepa Arts banner; executive producer Radha Rajasekhar[4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) • [2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother) |
| Technical crew | Cinematography Shyam K Naidu, music Dharma Teja, editing Shiva Sarni[4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) |
| Runtime and certificate | 2h 2m (122 min), color, A (adults only) certificate in India[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/) • [5](https://www.district.in/movies/thala-movie-tickets-MV189871) |
| Reception | IMDb rating 4.0/10 from about 5.1K votes; Telugu reviews rated it 2.5/5[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/ratings/) • [3](https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/thala-review-and-rating-756536.html) |
| Box office | About ₹0.07 Cr worldwide gross and ₹0.06 Cr India net per Sacnilk estimates[7](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Thala_2025) |
## Spoilers
### Plot and genre
The film centers on a young man on a mission to bring his estranged parents back together on an emotional journey to heal his family.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/) • [4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) Genre listings vary across sources: IMDb classifies it as a mystery,[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/) District as action comedy,[5](https://www.district.in/movies/thala-movie-tickets-MV189871) and Moviebuff as action, comedy, and drama.[4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) The trailer emphasized action and violence around the son's devotion to his mother.[2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother)
## Production and background
The film marked the return of Amma Rajashekar, who had earlier directed films such as *Ranam* (2006) and *Takkari* (2007) after starting as a choreographer.[2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother) It also served as the launch vehicle for his son, Amma Raagin Raj.[2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother) The official trailer was unveiled on 28 January 2025, depicting a violent, action-heavy world in which the protagonist would go to any lengths for his mother.[2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother)
**Crew.** Shyam K Naidu handled cinematography, Dharma Teja composed the music and wrote the song lyrics, Shiva Sarni edited, and Rama Krishna designed the art; action choreography was by Stunt Kevin and Stunt Silva.[8](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/30463/thala/) The TeluguOne review listing also credits Aslam Keyi with the background music.[9](https://www.teluguone.com/tmdb/moviereview/%E0%B0%A4%E0%B0%B2-tl-5460.html) Sources differ on the production company: Moviebuff and Cinema Express name Deepa Arts with producer Sreenivasa Goud,[4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) • [2](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother) while IMDb lists Super Good Films.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/)
## Release and reception
*Thala* opened in Indian theaters on 14 February 2025 with an A (adults only) certificate.[1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/) • [5](https://www.district.in/movies/thala-movie-tickets-MV189871) It was later dubbed into Tamil as *Vettu*.[4](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu) As of late 2026, it was available to rent on Amazon Video in India.[10](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/thala)
**Critical and audience response.** Telugu reviews were middling: NTV Telugu's reviewer Bhargav Chaganti rated it 2.5 out of 5 on release day,[3](https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/thala-review-and-rating-756536.html) and TeluguOne also gave 2.5.[9](https://www.teluguone.com/tmdb/moviereview/%E0%B0%A4%E0%B0%B2-tl-5460.html) On IMDb the film holds a 4.0/10 rating from about 5,100 votes, with the most ratings coming from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/ratings/) Sacnilk's estimates put total worldwide gross at about ₹700,000 (₹0.07 crore), with India net collections of ₹600,000 (₹0.06 crore) and no overseas earnings; the site notes its box office data are approximate compilations.[7](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Thala_2025)
## Distinct from other 2025 titles named Thala
The name Thala attached to several unrelated 2025 releases. *[Retta Thala](https://www.edgepedia.org/retta-thala)*, a Tamil action thriller starring [Arun Vijay](https://www.edgepedia.org/arun-vijay) in dual roles and directed by Krish Thirukumaran, opened on 25 December 2025 and later streamed on Prime Video.[11](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/retta_thala) • [12](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/retta-thala-release-on-ott-where-to-watch-the-tamil-crime-thriller-check-streaming-details-plot-and-cast/articleshow/126962040.cms) Separately, the Malayalam children's thriller *Thala* (2021), directed by Khais Millen, received a Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist and reached streaming platforms in April 2026.[13](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11349746/awards/) • [14](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/ott/2026/04/17/thala-malayalam-movie-release-ott-manorama-max.html) The Telugu *Thala* discussed here is distinct from both.
## References
1. [Thala (2025), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/)
2. [Thala trailer: A devoted son who would go to any lengths for his mother, Cinema Express (28 January 2025)](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/28/thala-trailer-a-devoted-son-who-would-go-to-any-lengths-for-his-mother)
3. [Thala Review : తల రివ్యూ, NTV Telugu (14 February 2025)](https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/thala-review-and-rating-756536.html)
4. [Thala (2025), Moviebuff](https://moviebuff.herokuapp.com/thala-2025-telugu)
5. [Thala (2025) - Cast, Reviews & Showtimes, District](https://www.district.in/movies/thala-movie-tickets-MV189871)
6. [Thala (2025) - Ratings, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33184067/ratings/)
7. [Thala (2025-02-14) - Review, Rating & Box Office Collection, Sacnilk](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Thala_2025)
8. [Thala Telugu Movie, Nowrunning](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/30463/thala/)
9. [తల movie review, TeluguOne](https://www.teluguone.com/tmdb/moviereview/%E0%B0%A4%E0%B0%B2-tl-5460.html)
10. [Thala streaming: where to watch movie online?, JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/thala)
11. [Retta Thala, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/retta_thala)
12. [Retta Thala release on OTT, The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/retta-thala-release-on-ott-where-to-watch-the-tamil-crime-thriller-check-streaming-details-plot-and-cast/articleshow/126962040.cms)
13. [Thala (2021) - Awards, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11349746/awards/)
14. [Thala Malayalam movie OTT release, Manorama Online (April 2026)](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/ott/2026/04/17/thala-malayalam-movie-release-ott-manorama-max.html)
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