Thaai Kizhavi 2026: Release date, plot, runtime, OTT partner; Everything about Radikaa Sarathkumar’s rural drama produced by Sivakarthikeyan

Thaai Kizhavi is an upcoming Tamil film starring Radikaa Sarathkumar in the lead role. The film is slated for theatrical release soon. With the advance bookings now open, here is everything you need to know about Thaai Kizhavi.

Thaai Kizhavi 2026: What is release date, plot, runtime, OTT partner?

What is Thaai Kizhavi release date?

Thaai Kizhavi is slated for release this week. While the film was initially planned for February 20 release, the makers postponed it by a week. Thaai Kizhavi will now hit big screens on February 27, as the only notable theatrical release in Tamil this week.

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What is Thaai Kizhavi trailer about?

The trailer of Thaai Kizhavi is streaming on YouTube and reveals how Pavunthaayi is questioned by her sons to divide the property and transfer it to their names. But a strong Pavunthaayi declares that she has decided to enjoy her fortune until she dies. Soon, she is bed-ridden and we come to know that a treasure is hidden somewhere that only she knows. The rest of trailer shows how the sons frantically search for the treasure.

What is Thaai Kizhavi cast and crew?

The cast of Thaai Kizhavi is led by actor Radikaa Sarathkumar, who plays the titular role. Actors Singam Puli, Arul Doss, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca and others appear in supporting characters. Directed by debutant Sivakumar Murugesan, the film is backed by Sivakarthikeyan. Nivas K Prasanna has scored the music and editor is San Lokesh. The film is shot by cinematographer Vivek Vijayakumar. Radikaa sports a prosthetic make-up for her role, which was in-charge of Vineesh Vijayan.

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What is Thaai Kizhavi plot?

Thaai Kizhavi is a rural drama which features the life of an ageing woman. After a boisterous lady Pavunthaayi gets paralysed, her greedy sons who until then waited for her death, frantically try to keep her alive knowing that she holds a valuable treasure somewhere only known to her.

What Thaai Kizhavi OTT platform?

Thaai Kizhavi’s streaming rights have already been sold. JioHotstar has bagged the post-theatrical digital rights of the rural drama and will stream sometime in March. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch Thaai Kizhavi soon.

What is Thaai Kizhavi runtime and censor?

The censor formalities have been completed for Thaai Kizhavi. The film’s runtime is 2 hours and 24 minutes and has received U certificate, making it a film that can be watched by all age categories.

Thaai Kizhavi FAQs

Q. What is Thaai Kizhavi release date?

A. Thaai Kizhavi will release 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 funny way of addressing an old woman.

Q. What is the next movie of Radhika?

A. Radikaa's next movie is Thaai Kizhavi.

Q. Who is the actress in the Thaai Kizhavi movie?

A. Radikaa Sarathkumar is the lead actor in Thaai Kizhavi.