Avid Fan
Complete family entertainer.
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dave g
Excellent family movie
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05/05/25
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The Glorious O
Tourist Family – A Heartwarming and Thought-Provoking Film
Tourist Family is a truly decent and emotionally rich movie that leaves a lasting impact. Director Abishan Jeevinith beautifully conveys a powerful message: no matter where we are from, the people around us can become our strongest support system.
The story revolves around a Sri Lankan family that has migrated to Chennai. They live a peaceful and simple life in their new city. The dynamic between the father (played by M. Sasikumar) and his elder son Nithuu (played brilliantly by Mithun Jai Shanker) evolves deeply throughout the film. Their emotional bond after the interval is exceptionally portrayed and stands out as one of the film’s highlights.
The younger son Malli (played by Kamalesh), a 6th standard student, adds charm and innocence to the film. His natural acting skills and comedic timing bring refreshing moments of humor and warmth to the story.
Das, played by M. Sasikumar, is the soul of the community—compassionate, responsible, and deeply respected. His role as a social worker is both inspiring and moving.
The film takes a thrilling turn in the climax when an incident in Rameshwaram wrongly implicates Das. Despite not being involved, the investigation brings tension and suspense. What truly shines is how all the colony members come together and stand in solidarity, showcasing unity and strength. The climax twist is unexpected and brilliantly executed, keeping viewers at the edge of their seats.
A special shoutout to all the supporting actors who played their roles with great dedication and authenticity. Their performances add depth and realism to the story. It’s a film filled with emotion, humor, community values, and a strong social message.
Final Verdict: A must-watch!
Catch it in your nearby theatres and experience this touching story with your family. Let’s spread the word and support such meaningful cinema
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Road A
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Its so funny and made me cry at certain scenes. Its very entertaining. I loved it so much.
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06/11/25
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Adarsh T
Wanderlust runs in the family. (Playful & emphasizes travel)
Heartwarming movie ♥️
A gem came from Tamil industry.
Such sweet story.
Specially, Yogalaxmi is a beautiful.
Budget: 16 Cr
Box office: 65 Cr
Verdict: Family Blockbuster 🙌.
Tourist Family Movie Synopsis: Fleeing Sri Lanka, a Tamil family arrives in Chennai, facing the challenges of assimilation, finding work, and dealing with local scrutiny.Tourist Family Movie Review: Ever feel like a movie is trying really hard to make you feel something, laying out all the emotional cues, but you're just… not buying it? That’s kind of the experience with Tourist Family. The setup is potent: Das (Sasikumar), Vasanthi (Simran), and their two sons flee Sri Lanka for Tamil Nadu, becoming undocumented immigrants trying to build a life. Helped initially by Prakash (Yogi Babu,) they unknowingly end up renting an apartment owned by local police inspector (Bucks) in Chennai. Das seeks work as a driver, they try to blend in – it’s a relatable struggle, made more perilous when a bomb blast turns police suspicion towards Sri Lankans, eventually leading the hunt to their doorstep. Debutant director Abishan Jeevinth clearly wants to tell a story about resilience, community, and inherent goodness shining through adversity.Where the film sometimes loses its footing is in how it demonstrates this goodness. Instead of letting situations breathe, it occasionally relies on plot points that feel less like life unfolding and more like predictable story beats designed to elicit sympathy. Need to show the family bonding with neighbours? Have an elderly lady conveniently pass away for a shared moment of grief. Need to highlight Das's saintly patience? Introduce a deeply troubled neighbour (complete with a tragic Alzheimer's-stricken mother backstory) who only Das shows concern for, culminating in a speech about his greatness. Even the inspector's own teenage daughter gets casually folded into the family unit (left in their care while parents are away), becoming another convenient witness to their virtue. It all feels a bit too easy, too manufactured.In between these emotional events, the comedy by and large works well. The film finds its anchor in the central performances. Sasikumar and Simran, sharing significant screen space for the first time, create a believable and grounded couple facing immense pressure. Sasikumar portrays Das's determination and underlying warmth, while Simran brings a blend of vulnerability and strength as the mother holding the family together. Their natural chemistry is a definite plus. The younger son, played by Kamalesh, also provides moments of genuine levity (though sometimes his chatter grates), and the film's use of authentic Sri Lankan Tamil dialect adds a valuable layer of realism to their interactions.Tourist Family is a gentle look at the challenges of starting over, even if the narrative feels somewhat formulaic.
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Navaneeth R
Tourist Family is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth, in his directorial debut. One of the best family movies I had watched after so many days of its release, I felt regret that I had missed watching it on the day of its release. after i finished watching the film, i was so happy because i had watched a film with full satisfaction
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