10 years of ‘Thira’: Reasons why the Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer is an underrated gem in Mollywood

There are only a few instances where an actor gets a great debut in the film industry and one among them is Dhyan Sreenivasan’s thriller ‘Thira’, although the movie didn’t make much impact at the box office. The movie, directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, hit the big screens on November 14, 2013. As 'Thira' marks its 10th anniversary, let’s delve into the reason why the thriller is an underrated gem in Mollywood.

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Although there are several female protagonist characters in Mollywood, Shobana’s Dr. Rohini stands out among them. Her character even surpassed the screen space of Dhyan’s character Naveen in the movie. Dr. Rohini sets out to search for a group of girls kidnapped by a human trafficking ring and the character simply grips onto the hearts of the viewers.

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Apart from the stunning performances, the movie presents a gripping storyline that sheds light on a serious societal issue—human trafficking—while maintaining an engaging and thrilling narrative throughout. Also, Vineeth Sreenivasan has his own style to hook the audiences with his directorial expertise.

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Despite minimal anticipation due to the absence of a star-studded cast, 'Thira' stands as a example to the influence of Word of Mouth (WOM). Following its telecast, the film garnered significant acclaim from audiences, underscoring the importance of robust content and positive WOM in propelling a movie toward greater success.

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The possible reason 'Thira' didn't resonate with the majority of audiences could be attributed to Vineeth Sreenivasan's established reputation for crafting romantic dramas. Audiences might have anticipated a similar emotional tone from 'Thira.' However, the film delivered an intense thriller, deviating from the director's usual romantic style seen in 'Thattathin Marayathu,' which might have surprised and diverged from audience expectations.

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