The much-awaited Tamil romantic drama Thalaivan Thalaivii, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, finally hit theatres today and is already garnering widespread appreciation from moviegoers. Helmed by director Pandiraj and bankrolled by Sathya Jyothi Films, the film delivers a compelling mix of romance, emotion, and family sentiment.
Everywhere in Tamil Nadu, audiences respond positively to the film, commenting how the feel-good moments and emotional highs have resonated with them deeply many are calling the chemistry between Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen as “heartfelt” and “fresh.”
Early viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their impressions. One user posted:
“#ThalaivanThalaivii Interval A breezy first half filled with charm, comedy & catchy music! Vijay Sethupathi shines in a lovable role. Nithya Menen’s portions bring warmth.”
#ThalaivanThalaivii Interval 💥
A breezy first half filled with charm, comedy & catchy music!
•Vijay Sethupathi shines in a lovable role
•Nithya Menen’s portions bring warmth ❤️
•Comedy timing works big — especially with supporting cast✔️Second half holds the key now 🔓… pic.twitter.com/0cXiiVuWvA
— ✿ тωιттєя вιя∂ ✿ (@Mighty_Review) July 25, 2025
Another tweet praised the film for its mass-family appeal:
“#ThalaivanThalaivii Full meals for family audience. What a performer Vijay Sethupathi is back to form after Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara. Nithya Menen is kalakkal as always!”
#ThalaivanThalaivii Full meals for family audience 😎🤩🤩. What a performer @VijaySethuOffl 🤗 back to his form after idharkudhane aasi pattai balakumara. @MenenNithya as usual kalakkal. Fun+ emotional writing worked well Kudos @pandiraaj_dir 👏👏
Kollywood tweet rating- 7/10 pic.twitter.com/IJx3GRtLVW— Kollywood Tweet🖊️ (@veralevel007) July 25, 2025
The performances weren’t the only highlight. Many fans lauded Pandiraj’s signature emotional writing and the film’s relatability. “Reasons to watch #ThalaivanThalaivii – Rugged love story, powerful performers, master of family drama Pandiraj, and strong regional connect,” a fan noted.
Reasons to watch #ThalaivanThalaivii –
1. Rugged Love Story ✓✓
2. Powerful Performers: #VijaySethupathi | #NithyaMenen
3. #Pandiraj: A director whose forte is presenting family stories as complete entertainers.
4. Regional Connect: Despite the language difference. pic.twitter.com/Q6kSuC4Cq2
— MOHIT_R.C (@Mohit_RC_91) July 25, 2025
While most reactions were positive, a few viewers expressed concerns over limited screenings abroad. A user from Singapore wrote, “Why is Thalaivan Thalaivii only in a few cinemas in SG? Indian couples will love this movie because it’s practically their lives.”
Why is Thalaivan Thalaivi only in few cinemas in SG. Indian couples will love this movie cos its practically their lives pic.twitter.com/SOHqopxPn1
— David King (@davidkingraj) July 25, 2025
Santhosh Narayanan’s music, M. Sukumar’s cinematography and Pradeep E. Ragav’s editing all come together for a visual and brilliant cinematic experience. People are also praising the film’s comedy and family themes observing that the comedy works with the supporting cast.
#ThalaivanThalaivii #SirMadam #VijaySethupathi #NithyaMenon #Pandiraj
ரொம்ப அழகான. படம் முழுக்க சிரிக்க வச்சு சந்தோஷமான அனுபவத்தை தந்த தரமான திரைப்படம் 🥳❤️ pic.twitter.com/cqUlOfuRfe
— Niththilan (@Niththi05) July 25, 2025
Another user summed up their experience by saying, “Really beautiful. A quality film that kept us laughing throughout and gave a joyful experience.”
And during the intermission, a viewer shared: “Interval, Fairly engaging with the premise & entertaining package. Good songs & good fun as comedies work big time.”
#ThalaivanThalaivii Interval – Fairly engaging with the premise & entertaining package.
Good songs & Good Fun as comedies work big time 🙌 pic.twitter.com/HCnUJwrIgg
— Venkatramanan (@VenkatRamanan_) July 25, 2025
Now that the film has been released in theatres as of July 25, 2025, Thalaivan Thalaivii looks to become one of the most popular films of 2025 on the Tamil cinema calendar. The film showcases not only Vijay Sethupathi in a charming and emotional role, but it also – and most importantly – consolidates Pandiraj’s strength in telling family-centric love stories that are relatable to audiences as a whole.
As Thalaivan Thalaivii continues to be played in theatres, it also appears to become a film that will resonate with Tamil speaking audiences back home in India as well as abroad.
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