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Teddy OTT release date
| OTT / digital release (India) | 12 March 2021 |
|---|---|
| Streaming now on | JioHotstar |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Teddy story (no spoilers)
Srividya, a young woman, is kidnapped from a hospital by staff and kept in a medically induced coma. Her soul leaves her body and enters a teddy bear. Meanwhile, Shiva, a man with a photographic memory who has earned multiple master's degrees and a PhD, rescues a teenager from local goons on a public train. The teddy bear witnesses this and decides to seek Shiva's help. As the teddy, Srividya's soul convinces Shiva to track down her missing body, which they discover is in Azerbaijan. The film follows their mission to rescue her and Shiva's confrontation with the mastermind behind the kidnapping, blending action, thriller, fantasy, and adventure elements.
Should you watch Teddy?
Watch it for
- Shakti Soundar Rajan directs a genre mix of action, thriller, fantasy, and adventure that is unusual for Tamil cinema.
- Arya plays Shiva, a character with photographic memory, while Sayesha Saigal plays Srividya, whose soul inhabits a teddy bear.
- The plot spans from a hospital kidnapping to a rescue mission in Azerbaijan, giving the 130-minute runtime a lot of ground to cover.
- D. Imman provides the music for this 2021 release.
Skip it if
- You prefer straightforward genres; Teddy blends action, thriller, fantasy, and adventure, which may feel uneven.
- You dislike plots that hinge on out-of-body experiences and souls entering toys.
- You want a shorter film; the runtime is 130 minutes.
Teddy cast
Aryaas Shivanarayanan (Shiva)
Sayesha Saigalas Srividya Purushottaman (Sri)
Sakshi Agarwalas Dr. Priya
Sathishas Ramachandran
Karunakaranas Karthik
Magizh Thirumenias Dr. Varadarajan
Nimmi Harshanas Teddy (voice)
Masoom Shankaras Sarah [Embassy Liaison Officer]
Shabeer Kallarakkalas Harish [Live Organ Trafficker]
Praveenaas Shiva's Mother
Mona Kakadeas Sri's Mother
R. N. R. Manoharas Sri's FatherTeddy movie details
| Director | Shakti Soundar Rajan |
|---|---|
| Writer | Shakti Soundar Rajan |
| Music | D. Imman |
| Cinematography | Yuva |
| Producer | K. E. Gnanavelraja, Aadhana Gnanavelraja |
| Release date | 12 March 2021 |
| Runtime | 2h 10m (130 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
Parental guide: is Teddy family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the action-thriller genre; the film is not specifically made for young children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Teddy official trailer
Our verdict
Teddy tries to mix action, thriller, fantasy, and adventure into one story about a soul in a teddy bear and a man with photographic memory. The premise is unusual, and the shift to Azerbaijan adds scale, but the blend of tones may not work for everyone. It is a decent one-time watch if you like odd premises.
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Mr. XFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch Teddy online in India?
Teddy is available for streaming in India on JioHotstar, both with a subscription and for free.
When was Teddy released?
Teddy was released on 12 March 2021.
Who is in the cast of Teddy?
The cast includes Arya as Shivanarayanan (Shiva), Sayesha Saigal as Srividya Purushottaman (Sri), Sakshi Agarwal as Dr. Priya, Sathish as Ramachandran, Karunakaran as Karthik, Magizh Thirumeni as Dr. Varadarajan, Nimmi Harshan as the voice of Teddy, and Masoom Shankar as Sarah.
Who directed Teddy?
Teddy was directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan.
What is the runtime of Teddy?
Teddy has a runtime of 130 minutes.
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