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Thalaivan Thalaivii Hits Prime Video as Reviews Fault Script, Praise Its Leads

Reviewers praise the leads, with frequent criticism of the screenplay.

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Overview

  • The Tamil family drama from director Pandiraj began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on August 22 after a July 25 theatrical release.
  • Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen headline the cast, and their on-screen chemistry is widely cited as the film’s standout asset.
  • Critics describe the writing and tone as messy or dated, with concerns about how the relationship dynamics are presented.
  • Santhosh Narayanan’s score draws strong notices, with M. Sukumar’s cinematography and Pradeep E. Ragav’s editing credited for added sheen.
  • Prime Video offers the film in Tamil, Telugu (as Sir Madam) and Hindi, and early reactions highlight enthusiasm for performances alongside disappointment in the storytelling.