Retta Thala is a high-octane
Tamil action thriller starring
Arun Vijay in
dual roles, and it has begun streaming on OTT after its theatrical run.The movie originally released in
theatres on december 25, 2025, as a
Christmas-time special release.
OTT Release InformationAfter its cinematic release,
Retta Thala quickly moved to wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital platforms. The film started streaming on
Amazon Prime Video from
January 21, 2026, making it available to audiences who missed it in theatres.Viewers can watch the movie in
Tamil, and it includes
English subtitles for non-Tamil speakers.In some listings, the film is also mentioned as being accessible via other OTT partners (like ShortFlix or through OTTplay Premium with a Prime Video add-on), but the main official platform is
Prime Video.
Plot and Arun Vijay’s Dual RolesRetta Thala gets its title from the idea of
two heads / double identity (
“Retta” meaning two and “Thala” meaning head), reflecting its central theme.In the film,
Arun Vijay plays two distinct characters:·
Kaali, a man struggling with poverty who dreams of a better life.·
Malpe Upendra, a wealthy and powerful lookalike.When Kaali crosses paths with his rich doppelgänger, his life takes a dramatic turn as he considers assuming Upendra’s identity to escape his hardships. The story unfolds with intense action, emotional stakes, and twists as Kaali confronts the moral and physical repercussions of his choice.
Cast and CrewThe film is directed by
Kris Thirukumaran and includes performances by
Siddhi Idnani,
Tanya Ravichandran,
Yogi Samy,
John Vijay, and
Hareesh Peradi among others.The music is composed by
Sam C. S., and the cinematography is by
Tijo Tomy.
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