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3.25
The boss lady is here to stay!
Led by Radikaa Sarathkumar, who is the boss lady of the village. When she falls sick, it impacts everybody around her and the dramatic arcs follow-up. The humour is very lively throughout, the film presents hilarious moments in various forms without restricting to one kind. In addition to the street-smart dialogues, the director�s voice is evident throughout in his style of visual storytelling, Radikaa dressed up as the Gold Goddess is the best example to represent the aspect.(more)
Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow
4.50
'Thaai Kizhavi' movie review: Radikaa Sarathkumar's masala comedy of gold standards signals a commanding new filmmaking voice
The strength of Thaai Kizhavi is how organically the pieces fall into place. Sivakumar hardly misses a beat - even a casual subplot about Suruli's son's romance with a young woman is handled with care and purpose. Moments that make a crowd burst out in laughter are stacked in a short joke-per-second ratio, but Sivakumar is conscious that no joke is crass, and the right message comes through.(more)
Source: Bhuvanesh Chandar, The Hindu
3.50
Thaai Kizhavi Mini Review: Radikaa mass-y turn powers this entertaining empowerment drama
A matriarch who's a nightmare for her village is on her deathbed prompting celebrations all around, including in her own sons and son-in-law, and prayers for her death. But when they learn that she has gold stashed somewhere, it sets off desperate attempts by her sons to bring her back from the brink of death. With Thaai Kizhavi, debutant Sivakumar Murugesan spins an entertaining film that's part rural farce and part women empowerment drama. In Radikaa Sarathkumar, he gets an actress of immense stature to effectively portray the badass-ness of his protagonist, and the veteran turns in a mass-y, whistle-worthy performance that makes us feel her presence in every scene despite the character's minimal screen time and see the steely woman behind the prosthetics. The supporting cast is equally terrific all around, and play the perfect second fiddle. The director's rooted storytelling is filled with situational humour, manufactured changes of heart and superb use of Kamal Haasan songs, spanning eras from MSV to Ilaiyaraaja, AR Rahman and even Shankar Ehsaan Loy.(more)
Source: M Suganth, Times Of India
3.50
Thaai Kizhavi REVIEW: Is Radhika Sarathkumar's Village Drama Worth Watching THIS Weekend? Read On
This entire film rides on the shoulders of a phenomenal actress, Radhika Sarathkumar. Her makeup, from the traditional 'paambadam' earrings to the wrinkles, looks completely natural. Her body language is just brilliant - the whole village trembles when she just picks up a broom! And when she's bedridden, the emotions she shows just with her eyes are truly National Award-worthy. Her sons, played by Arul Doss and Bala Saravanan, and Singampuli, who plays a die-hard Kamal Haasan fan, have lived their roles. Singampuli's 'Kamal' antics, especially, will have you laughing out loud in the theatre. Every character, including Rachel, Munishkanth, and Vettai Muthukumar, feels like a real person from that village.(more)
Source: Richa Barua, Asianet News, Media Review
4.00
Thaai Kizhavi Movie Review: A heartwarming rural drama with sharp wit and soul
Director Sivakumar Murugesan approaches the story with restraint and clarity. The film's first half leans into humor, using sharp dialogue and pop culture references to establish its characters and tone. These moments feel organic rather than gimmicky, providing levity without diluting the narrative.(more)
Source: Only Kollywood, Media Review
3.50
Is Thaai Kizhavi Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review, Rating & Verdict [2026]
A warm, witty, and emotionally resonant rural entertainer anchored by a career-defining performance from Radikaa Sarathkumar.(more)
Source: Abdul Kadir, TenVow.Com, Media Review