Director Prem Kumar: Had I made Meiyazhagan in Malayalam, Tamil audience would have celebrated here

Director Prem Kumar, whose last film, Meiyazhagan, is close to completing one year since its release, recently spoke about the reception the film got. Hailed by critics, Meiyazhagan did not receive much favourable response theatrically in financial terms. In a recent interview, Prem Kumar spoke about the feedback he got.

Prem Kumar: Had Meiyazhagan been taken in Malayalam…

Meiyazhagan, the 2024 Tamil drama film starring actors Karthi and Arvind Swamy in the lead roles, is one film which had immense love pouring in from a section of audience. In a recent conversation with Galatta Plus, on the occasion of the film completing one year since release, director Prem Kumar talked about the reception it got.

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“Many had said this to me, and what I agree on too. They had said I should have rather made Meiyazhagan in Malayalam because people here appreciate films coming from outside instead of celebrating locally made films. It was very saddening to listen. It was difficult to accept that someone would like a film when it comes from elsewhere, but that is true. There was one section of people who liked the trimmed version, while others liked the longer version,” Prem Kumar said.

To this, a few netizens have commented saying that not all Malayalam films do well in Tamil Nadu and collect in crores, barring a few, while others said that Meiyazhagan was celebrated by reviewers in Tamil.

Also read: Meiyazhagan Movie Review: Arvind Swamy and Karthi’s standout performances celebrate this emotional drama of longing, homecoming and roots

Where to watch Meiyazhagan on OTT?

Meiyazhagan is streaming on Netflix currently. The film, which is produced by Suriya under his home banner, is about a man from city who goes back to his native town to attend his cousin sister’s wedding. As the homecoming is a bittersweet experience for him, he encounters a friendly relative whose name he has forgotten. Meiyazhagan was praised for the lead actors’ performances. The film also stars Sri Divya, Rajkiran, Devadarshini, Ilavarasu, and others.

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.