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 Information
After 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 Roles
Retta 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 Crew
The 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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