• Movie: Thalaivan Thalaivii
• Release Date: July 25, 2025
• Rating: 2.75/5
• Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Yogi Babu
• Director: Pandiraj
• Music: Santhosh Narayanan
• Producers: Sendhil & Arjun Thyagarajan
• Editor: Pradeep E. Ragav
• Cinematography: Baba Bhaskar

Story:

Agasaveeran (Vijay Sethupathi) and Arasi (Nithya Menen) start off happily married, but small arguments soon spiral into major conflicts. After a separation and divorce filing, a sudden incident forces Agasaveeran to confront deeper emotional and family tensions. The story follows whether they reconcile or go their separate ways.

Strong performances by Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen

• Engaging pre-climax and subtle humor
• Impactful background score by Santhosh Narayanan

Cons:

• Repetitive, thin storyline
• Confusing non-linear narration
• Underused characters, especially Yogi Babu
• Overdone emotional scenes in the second half

Verdict:

Thalaivan Thalaivii has moments of emotional honesty and humor, powered by its lead pair, but suffers from a weak, repetitive script. Watch it only if you're a fan of family dramas, and go in with modest expectations.