Tourist Family on OTT: Sasikumar and Simran's must-watch Tamil film continues to win love on streaming - 'Like a warm hug, therapeutic'

Tourist Family, starring Sasikumar and Simran, emerged as one of the sleeper hits from the Tamil cinema industry this year. After a stellar run at the box office, Abishan Jeevinth's directorial has begun streaming on JioHotstar and continues to win over the viewers. Here are all the lovely messages that viewers have been posting on social media, post Tourist Family's OTT premiere.

Tourist Family Twitter reactions

Tourist Family, which made its theatrical release on May 1, 2025, made its much-awaited OTT premiere on June 2. The film, which marked the directorial debut of Abishan Jeevinth, had garnered much praise even from stalwarts such as SS Rajamouli during its theatrical run. Now that the film is out on OTT, the netizens have showered love on Sasikumar and Simran’s film, saying that the film deserves praise from the likes of the Baahubali director. Some vouched for the Sasikumar-starrer, saying it is a must-watch, while another commented that Tourist Family 'is 'Another Kollywood classic'. Yet another person said the film felt 'Like a warm hug, therapeutic'.

The 2025 Tamil film follows a family from Sri Lanka, who land in India as they seek a better future following the economic crisis in the neighbouring country. Netizens have praised the heartwarming film, saying it is the perfect blend of comedy, family drama, emotions, even while narrating a tale of humanity.

Viewers praised director Abishan Jeevinth, and the lead cast of the film. Apart from Sasikumar and Simran, the film also features Jai Sankar and Kamalesh who played the children of the couple. The humour and heartfelt performances ensure that the film remains memorable, the viewers commented, adding that the bond between the family members feels authentic and deeply moving. Viewers have also been posting their favourite scenes from Tourist Family.

Tourist Family box office collection

Tourist Family earned over Rs 86.25 crore at the box office, as per industry tracker Sacnilk. Interestingly, the film's OTT premiere, which was initially scheduled for May, was pushed to June after it proved to be a crowd puller at the cinemas. Tourist Family also emerged to be the highest-grossing film in the career of Sasikumar, who has starred in films such as Ayothi, Sundara Pandian and Kutti Pulli. The film also features Yogi Babu along with MS Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bagavathi Perumal, Elango Kumaravel, and Sreeja Ravi.