Theerpu_
When Superintendent Rajasekar’s daughter is raped by a vengeful smuggler, he takes the law into his own hands and kills the man in a fit of rage. Arrested by his own son—the very police officer he raised—Rajasekar refuses to reveal the real motive behind the murder, determined to protect his daughter’s honor. As the trial unfolds, his other son, a lawyer, must uncover the truth and defend his father, before the silence destroys them all.
Starring
Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, K. Balaji
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Theerpu was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Overview
When Superintendent Rajasekar’s daughter is raped by a vengeful smuggler, he takes the law into his own hands and kills the man in a fit of rage. Arrested by...
Theerpu is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 30m.
CAST (10)
Sivaji Ganesan
Rajasekar, Superintendent of Police
Sujatha
Radha
KB
K. Balaji
Jaishankar
Govindan
Vijayakumar
Sarath Babu
Manorama
Silk Smitha
Kamini
Sumalatha
Kalpana
R. N. Sudarshan
Alexander
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
150 min (2h 30m)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Theerpu about?
When Superintendent Rajasekar’s daughter is raped by a vengeful smuggler, he takes the law into his own hands and kills the man in a fit of rage. Arrested by his own son—the very police officer he raised—Rajasekar refuses to reveal the real motive behind the murder, determined to protect his daughter’s honor. As the trial unfolds, his other son, a lawyer, must uncover the truth and defend his father, before the silence destroys them all.
How long is Theerpu?
Theerpu has a runtime of 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Who stars in Theerpu?
The cast of Theerpu includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, K. Balaji, Jaishankar, Vijayakumar.
GENRES (1)
Drama