Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil OTT Release: When and Where to Watch the Film

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by Nithish Sahdev and co-written by him with Sanjo Joseph and Anuraj O. B., starring Jiiva in the lead role. After receiving positive reviews, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil has been released on OTT platforms. Let's find out which OTT platforms the film was released on.

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When and where was Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil released?

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Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil was released on Netflix on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Viewers can stream the film in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

What is the story of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil? (Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Plot)

Jeevaratnam is the president of the village panchayat. He is tasked with ensuring that the wedding celebrations at Ilavarasu's home go smoothly. Everything is going according to plan, when a death occurs at Mani's house, a neighbor. Soon, both families insist on having their respective rituals, wedding and funeral, at the same time, and neither is willing to compromise. As chaos and conflict escalate, Jeevaratnam finds himself in the midst of this turmoil, tasked with resolving the impasse and restoring peace.

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Who is the starcast of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil? (Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Starcast)

Jeeva as Jeevaratnam
Thambi Ramaiah as Mani
Ilavarasu
Prarthana Nathan as Soumya Sai Vignesh as
Benny
Jenson Dhivkar as Thavidu aka Moorthy
Subhash Kannan as Kanniappan
Sarjin Kumar as Kanniappan's brother
Anuraj Obi as Soumya's lover 
Rajesh Pandian as Akhilan
Amit Mohan as Rajeshwari Rasu
Sasti Pranesh as Kashi
Surajit Gopinath as Mani's uncle
Manimegalai
Mala Parvathy as Jeevaratnam's mother
Cameo appearance
Meenakshi Dinesh (in the song "Kalakalappa")
Shabana Shahjahan as Aryan Jeevaratnam's bride

What is the budget and collection of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil? (What is the budget and collection of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil?)

The budget of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil is 10 crores and the film has collected 40 crores at the box office.

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When did the production of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil start? (When did the production of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil begin?)

Following the success of his first film, Phalaimi (2023), Nithish Sahadev was announced to collaborate with Mammootty in his next film in early February 2025. With no further details regarding that project, a new announcement was released in mid-May 2025 regarding Nithish's collaboration with Jiiva for his 45th film in the lead role, tentatively titled Jiiva 45. The film is produced by Kannan Ravi under his Kannan Ravi Productions, and the cast includes Prarthana Nathan in another lead role, in his first collaboration with Jiiva, and Thambi Ramaiah in a pivotal role.[10] The film's title was revealed as Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil through a first-look poster, along with an Ayudha Pooja. Following the announcement, production began on 10 May 2025 after a formal Pooja ceremony. Shooting wrapped in mid-July 2025. The film was in post-production stage when the teaser was released in mid-October 2025.

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When did the film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil start? (When did the filming of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil begin?)

Principal photography began on 10 May 2025 and wrapped in mid-July 2025.

When was it released in theatres?

 The film was released in theatres on 15 January 2026 and received positive reviews from critics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When will Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil OTT release? (When will Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil release on OTT?)

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil will release on OTT on February 12, 2026.

2. On which OTT platform will the film stream?

This film will stream on Netflix.

3. When was the theatrical release of this film?

The film had its theatrical release on 15 January 2026.

4. In which languages ​​will the film be available on OTT?

The film will stream on Netflix in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada along with the original Tamil.

5. How can I watch it online?

You can stream Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil by subscribing to Netflix.