‘Theri’ is the new film in which Vijay, Emi Jackson and Samantha have been assigned to act having Atlee as the director. Following ‘Raja Rani’, Atlee was given a jackpot that to work in a big hero’s (Vijay) movie. It has made many people surprised in cine field. But, this film was not confirmed in a single night. It was achieved after a long discussion.
‘I know Vijay since the shooting of ‘Nanban’ as I was working as an assistant director of that movie. He was telling me that if you will have a good story, tell me, we can work together in a film. I took it as a serious message and worked hard for my great opportunity. I wanted to meet Vijay with full script. During ‘Raja Rani’ I had met Vijay two times accordingly. My story attracted him. I met him next time with my full script’ Atlee told.
But, Vijay has insisted a condition that this film should be a family subject. Hence, Atlee makes this film having mingled with family aspects. He has assured that this film will have features to meet the expectations of many. We know that this is a police story. This has been ensured by the ‘first look’ poster.