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Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil

Comedy Drama Tamil


A village official attending a wedding becomes entangled in an escalating family dispute over power and old resentments, testing his leadership as he tries to contain the situation.

Cast:Jiiva, Prathana Nathan, Ilavarasu, Thambi Ramaiah, Meenakshi Dinesh, Jensan Diwakar, V.G. Jaiwanth, Sarjin Kumar, Rajesh Pandian, Amith Mohan Rajeswari, Anuraj OB
Director:Nithish Sahadev
Writer:Nithish Sahadev, Sanjo Joesph, Anuraj OB
Editor:Arjune Babu
Camera:Bablu Aju

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Jiiva's Heartfelt Satire Wins With Warmth

Fox in morning light

Janani K | India Today

Thu, January 15 2026

Directed by Nithish Sahadev, the political satire starring Jiiva, Thambi Ramaiah and Ilavarasu is a realistic drama that's harmless and full of heart. It brings forth how human egos affect the lives of their loved ones.

In a world where audiences constantly gravitate towards big spectacle films, your heart still aches for a cute, funny movie that tugs at your heartstrings, makes you laugh, and lets you simply enjoy your time at the theatre. While these films don’t get the same attention as big-budget entertainers, they hold a special place in your heart. That’s exactly what Jiiva’s Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil offers.

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