1 year of Meiyazhagan: Fans call Prem Kumar's Karthi-Arvind Swamy film as therapeutic, warm hug and comfort watch
Meiyazhagan is directed by Prem Kumar and is a feel-good drama that talks about roots, home-coming and emotional journey of two men
Last Updated: 02.07 PM, Sep 27, 2025
The 2024 Tamil film Meiyazhagan has completed one year since release, and fans have been celebrating the observation. Starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy, Meiyazhagan is the second directorial of filmmaker Prem Kumar. A detour from what the commercial Tamil cinema is known for, Meiyazhagan charmed audience through appealing with softer emotions.
One year of Meiyazhagan: Fans celebrate
Meiyazhagan is a Tamil drama film which has actors Karthi and Arvind Swamy in the lead roles. The film released in theatres in 2024 on this date (September 27). It is produced by Suriya and Jyotika and has Prem Kumar as the director.
The film traces the journey of Arulmozhi Varman who goes back to his native after a long time for his sister's wedding. He meets a distant relative who seems to be very fond of him, caring, and innocent, unaware that Arulmozhi does not recognise who he is. Meiyazhagan follows the day of the two men as they spend time and talk various topics.
Meiyazhagan was openly praised by critics, but did not fare very well at the box office. But fans on social media are celebrating the film as it celebrates one year since release. For many, they said that Meiyazhagan is a form of "self-healing and therapeutic energy" and praised the team for its emotional appeal. Here are some more reactions.
Where to watch Meiyazhagan on OTT?
You can stream Meiyazhagan on Netflix. The film also stars Rajkiran, Sri Divya, Devadarshini and others. The film marks the second directorial of Prem Kumar, who had recently expressed his concern about the underwhelming reception Meiyazhagan got. He had said that had the film was made in Malayalam, Tamil audience would have celebrated. Meiyazhagan debuted in theatres with a longer runtime and was subsequently trimmed with the edited version now streaming on the platform. Govind Vasantha has scored the music.
FAQs
Q. Did Meiyazhagan release in OTT?
A. Yes, Meiyazhagan is on Netflix streaming.
Q. Is Meiyazhagan worth watching?
A. Yes, Meiyazhagan opened to some good reviews and is worth watching.