Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama ‘Thaai Kizhavi’, which released in theatres last Friday, continues to show a healthy run across Tamil Nadu. The rural comedy-drama stars veteran actor Radhikaa Sarathkumar in the lead and has been backed by actor-producer Sivakarthikeyan. If you are curious to know where to watch the film online after it’s theatrical run, read on.
OTT release details
Reports from OTT Play says that the film’s OTT rights have now been acquired. JioHotstar has bagged the exclusive streaming rights and will premiere the film after its theatrical run. While the exact release date has not been announced, the digital premiere is expected in the last week of March 2026, given the February theatrical debut.
Box office growth
As per early trade estimates reported by the industry-tracking platform Sacnilk, the movie earned Rs 2.65 crore on Friday. Collections then jumped to Rs 5 crore on Saturday.Sunday numbers rose again. Initial estimates place the Day 3 total at Rs 6 crore, marking yet another jump.The movie recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 51.26%. Morning shows were moderate with 30.15%, but audience turnout increased rapidly. Afternoon occupancy climbed to 59.38%, followed by a peak 65.50% during evening shows. Night shows closed at 50%.
Critically appreciated for performances and writing
Directed by debut filmmaker Sivakumar Murugesan the movie features a solid ensemble including Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, and George Maryan. However, the spotlight firmly stays on Radhikaa, whose performance is being widely praised.Our exclusive Etimes’ review acknowledges the film’s balance of humour and drama. It reads: “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.”
