Pathu Thala is a Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Obeli N. Krishna and produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja. The movie stars Silambarasan, Gautham Karthik, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2017 Kannada film Mufti.

The movie starts with the introduction of an undercover cop Varadharajan (Silambarasan), who is on a mission to eradicate the gangsters in the city. Varadharajan is known for his violent and ruthless methods to achieve his goals. He is given the task to eliminate a notorious gangster, Dhanush (Gautham Karthik), who is responsible for several criminal activities in the city.

The story is very straightforward and has been done-to-death in so many Indian films over the years. Gautham Karthik plays Sakthivel, an undercover cop who is tasked with the mission of infiltrating the gang of AGR (Silambarasan TR), who is the most feared gangster and even the local government fears him. AGR has largely remained an enigmatic figure and very few people have seen him. When the Tamil Nadu chief minister goes missing, the government as well as the police believe AGR has a hand in his disappearance.

As the story unfolds, we see the complex relationship between Varadharajan and Dhanush. Both have their motives and agendas, which leads to a cat-and-mouse game between them. Varadharajan's past also comes to light, and we see how it affects his present.

The movie has a lot of action sequences, and the fight scenes are well choreographed. Silambarasan's performance as Varadharajan is intense, and he delivers his dialogues with conviction. Gautham Karthik, on the other hand, portrays his character, Dhanush, with subtlety and restraint. His performance is a refreshing change from the usual loud and over-the-top villains we see in Tamil movies.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar plays the role of a journalist who is investigating Dhanush's criminal activities. She provides a different perspective to the story and helps in moving the plot forward.

The film's music is composed by D. Imman, and the songs are catchy and well placed. The cinematography by Dinesh Krishnan is impressive, and he captures the action sequences in a way that keeps the audience engaged.

The movie's main flaw is its predictability. The story is a typical hero-versus-villain tale, and there are no real surprises. The climax, too, is predictable and doesn't offer anything new to the genre.

Overall, Pathu Thala is an entertaining action-thriller movie that is worth a watch for Silambarasan and Gautham Karthik's performances. The film's fast-paced action sequences, catchy music, and impressive cinematography make it an enjoyable watch. However, if you are looking for something new and innovative, this movie may not be for you.