Thaai Kizhavi movie reviews on X: Radikaa Sarathkumar gets all love; fans say Sivakarthikeyan-led films might misfire but as producer has 'sharp track record'

Thaai Kizhavi movie reviews on X: A rural comedy drama that is set in a Madurai village, it revolves around a fiercely independent woman named Pavunthaayi who lives by lending loans to villagers

Thaai Kizhavi

Thaai Kizhavi, the 2026 Tamil rural comedy drama headlined by actor Radikaa Sarathkumar, is currently running in theatres. Followed by fabulous reviews by critics, audience who watched the film have also been sharing their opinions about Thaai Kizhavi. Is the film living up to the hype? Let’s find out.

Thaai Kizhavi movie reviews on X: What are fans saying about Radikaa Sarathkumar’s film?

Thaai Kizhavi, the rural comedy drama produced by Sivakarthikeyan, has finally hit theatres. The Radikaa Sarathkumar starrer had been enjoying a good word of mouth following its early screenings. After receiving appreciations from the likes of Kamal Haasan, Atlee and Jyotika, the film has been getting praises from audience too.

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Fans mainly appreciated Radikaa Sarathkumar's protagonist Pavunthaayi who appears prominently in the first and last 30 minutes of the film, bookending a rural comedy that drives on Kamal Haasan references and punchy one-liners. Fans also pointed out how Sivakarthikeyan’s selection of films as producer, is a sure shot than the films he chose to act. Others also appreciated the message that was given out by the film at the end. Here are more reactions from audience:

It is to be noted that Thaai Kizhavi is clashing with Sarathkumar’s Aazhi, which also released on the same day in theatres.

Also read: Thaai Kizhavi movie review: Radikaa Sarathkumar-Sivakumar Murugesan’s fiercely feminist, rural drama roars with humour and heart

What is Thaai Kizhavi all about?

Thaai Kizhavi is a rural comedy drama that is set in a Madurai village. It revolves around a fiercely independent woman named Pavunthaayi who lives by lending loans to villagers. But when she gets sick and bed-ridden, her three sons who had abandoned her coming running after realising she has a treasure hidden somewhere. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, the film also stars Singam Puli, Arul Doss, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca and others appear in supporting characters. JioHotstar has bagged the OTT rights of the film.

Thaai Kizhavi FAQs

Q. What is Thaai Kizhavi release date?

A. Thaai Kizhavi released in theatres on February 27, 2026.

Q. What is Thaai Kizhavi OTT partner?

A. JioHotstar has bagged the OTT rights of Thaai Kizhavi and will be available on OTTplay Premium as well.

Q. What does Thaai Kizhavi mean?

A. The title refers to a way of addressing an old woman or matriarch.

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