Name: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil Director: Nithish Sahadev Cast: Jiiva, Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu, Prathana Nathan, Sai Vignesh, Jenson Dhivakar, Jaiwanth, Subash Kannan, Sarjin Kumar, Anuraj OB Writer: Sanjo Joseph, Nithish Sahadev, Anuraj OB Rating: 3.5/5 Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, starring Jiiva in the lead role, was released in theatres on January 15, 2026, coinciding with Pongal this year. Now, after its theatrical run, the movie is available for streaming on Netflix. If you’re planning to watch it online, here’s Pinkvilla’s review to check out. The Plot Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil is a political comedy satire that follows the story of Jeevarathnam, the president of a village panchayat, who is entrusted with ensuring that a wedding function goes smoothly. While the day begins normally, events take a drastic turn when the wedding house’s neighbour passes away, and Jeevarathnam is expected to fulfil responsibilities there as well. With both parties refusing to adjust, Jeevarathnam is forced to balance both events, leading him into a whirlwind of chaos. As tensions escalate, the panchayat president finds himself at the centre of the …