Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Now On OTT: The Tamil political satire Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, headlined by Jiiva, has made its digital debut nearly a month after its theatrical release. The film, which arrived in cinemas on January 15, 2026, opened to audiences as a rural drama built around a single-day conflict within a village setting.
Directed by Nithish Sahadev, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sanjo Joseph and Anuraj O. B., the film is set in a village and follows Jeevarathnam, the elected president of the local panchayat. He is responsible for ensuring that public events take place without issues.
The narrative unfolds on the eve of a wedding at Ilavarasu’s house. Jeevarathnam is tasked with overseeing arrangements and ensuring the ceremony goes off smoothly. However, events take an unexpected turn when a death occurs in the neighbouring household of Mani. What begins as an unfortunate coincidence soon escalates into a standoff, as both families insist on conducting their respective ceremonies, one celebratory and one mournful, at the same time.
With neither side willing to compromise, Jeevarathnam finds himself in the middle of the conflict, trying to manage the situation and bring both families to an understanding.
Cast, Crew, and OTT Release Details
Alongside Jiiva, the cast includes Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu and Prathana Nathan in key roles, with several supporting actors contributing to the ensemble. The film’s music has been composed by Vishnu Vijay, while cinematography is handled by Bablu Aju and editing by Arjune Babu. It has been produced by Kannan Ravi under the banner of K R Group.
Following its theatrical run, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil began streaming on Netflix from February 12. The film is now available to subscribers on the platform, marking its transition from the big screen to home viewing.
With its OTT release, the film is likely to reach audiences who may have missed it in theatres. Its digital performance in the coming weeks will determine its reach among streaming audiences.
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