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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Made in Rs 15 crore, this 2 hour 30 minute film earned over Rs 83 crore, Rajinikanth calls it...,, lead actors are...
Made in Rs 15 crore, this 2 hour 30 minute film earned over Rs 83 crore, Rajinikanth calls it...,, lead actors are... In today's cinematic world, where films release frequently, there are those extraordinary ones that leave an inedible mark on audiences hearts. Tourist Family is one such film- a heartwarming surprise you didn't know you needed and now you can't get enough of it. Filmmaker Abishan Jeevinth's debut release has been going strong at the box office since its release on May 1. This emotional family drama boasts an ensemble cast including M Sasikumar, Simran, Yogi Babu, Ramesh Tilak, Kamalesh, Mithun Jai Shankar, and Sreeja Ravi, and others. Made in Rs 15 crore, Tourist Family has minted over Rs 83 crore following 27 days of its theatrical run. This Tamil drama has been garnering positive reviews from both masses and critics for its gripping storyline and M Sasikumar's incredible acting. Not just fans, the film has been appreciated by stalwarts of the film industry. Recently, the legendary Rajinikanth took the time out to personally call up director Abishan Jeevinth to praise the film. Elated by the call, Abishan took to his Instagram stories and shared a photo of him, beaming after the conversation. He wrote, 'Superr, superr, superr. Extraordinary! When the Superstar himself reacts like this, you know it's special. Don't miss the Tamil film that's stealing everyone's heart worldwide!' Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli also took to his social media to shower praise on the film. He wrote, 'Saw a fantastic film, Tourist Family. Heartwarming and full of rib-tickling humour. And kept me engaged from beginning to end. Abishan Jeevinth does an excellent job of writing and directing. Thank you for the most memorable cinematic experience in recent years. Do not miss it.' About the plot, Abishan Jeevinth's film explores the journey of a Tamil family who are forced to leave their home in Sri Lanka amid the country's post-Covid economic crisis. However, the family then moves to India to lead a better life and eventually becomes Indian citizens. The film showcases their struggles, along with moments of humour, making it an overall captivating experience to watch. Tourist family will make you cry, laugh and feel immensely connected to its characters all at once. Following its successful theatrical release, makers have announced a fresh date for its OTT release. If you want to experience this emotional ride, you can catch the blockbuster film on JioHotstar from June 2.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Tourist Family OTT Release: When And Where To Watch M Sasikumar Film
Last Updated: Fans can watch the comedy-drama film Tourist Family on JioHotstar from June 2. M Sasikumar-starrer Tourist Family was released in theatres on May 1. The comedy-drama has been going strong at the box office despite facing tough competition from Suriya's Retro and Nani's HIT 3. The movie has been garnering positive reviews from both fans and critics for its gripping storyline and M Sasikumar's spectacular acting. Owing to the film's astounding response at the cinemas, the makers postponed the OTT release by at least a week. The film, earlier scheduled to stream on May 28, now has a new release date for OTT. Fans can watch the blockbuster film on JioHotstar from June 2. The OTT streaming giant announced the same on their social media. Sharing the poster of the emotional drama, JioHotstar wrote, 'Your watchlist gets a warm upgrade in 4 days. TouristFamily streaming from June 2 on #JioHotstar." View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioHotstar Tamil (@jiohotstartamil) Not just fans, the film has been receiving immense praise from the bigwigs of the film industry. Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli took to social media to shower praise on the film. Calling it 'the best cinematic experience in recent times", he wrote. 'Saw a fantastic film, Tourist Family. Heartwarming and full of rib-tickling humour. And kept me engaged from beginning to end. Abishan Jeevinth does an excellent job of writing and directing. Thank you for the most memorable cinematic experience in recent years. Do not miss it," he added. Saw a wonderful, wonderful film Tourist and packed with rib-tickling humor. And kept me intrigued from beginning till end. Great writing and direction by Abishan you for the best cinematic experience in recent miss it…— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 19, 2025 Director Abishan Jeevinth earlier shared that he had the privilege to meet the actor who shared warm wishes for Tourist Family. On X (formerly Twitter), he penned, 'Had the privilege of meeting @dhanushkraja sir today! Grateful to receive his warm wishes for Tourist Family. He said, 'The moment I saw the teaser, I knew it would work." Thank you so much for the encouragement, sir — it truly means a lot to us!" Had the privilege of meeting @dhanushkraja sir today! Grateful to receive his warm wishes for Tourist said, 'The moment I saw the teaser, I knew it would work."Thank you so much for the encouragement, sir — it truly means a lot to us!— Abishan Jeevinth (@Abishanjeevinth) May 18, 2025 Rajinikanth also reached out to the director, offering his feedback. Overwhelmed by the gesture, the director shared on social media that the legendary actor called the film 'SUPER… SUPERR… SUPERRR EXTRAORDINARY!" Coming back to Tourist Family, the Abishan Jeevinth film explores the journey of a family who are forced to move to Tamil Nadu, leaving their home in Sri Lanka. During a time of socio-political turmoil and the COVID-19 crisis, the family moves to India in search of a better life and eventually becomes Indian citizens. This emotional family saga follows the resilience, struggle, and emotional hurdles of the family as they begin to adjust to their life in a new nation. Besides M Sasikumar, the film also boasts an ensemble cast including Simran, Yogi Babu, Ramesh Tilak, Kamalesh, Mithun Jai Shankar, and Sreeja Ravi, among others, in lead roles. As per Sacnilk, the emotional drama has minted an estimated 84 crores after 27 days of its theatrical run. First Published:
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
POLL: Tourist Family or Maaman: Which Tamil family entertainer did you like the most? Vote
Two Tamil family entertainers performed extremely well at the box office in May and were lauded immensely. Yes, we're talking about the movies Tourist Family and Maaman, which received critical appreciation upon theatrical release. Both movies dealt with intense family dynamics and were noted for their touching screenplay, which brought something new to the table. Sasikumar, Simran Bagga's Tourist Family Tourist Family hit the big screens on May 1, 2025, and opened to a great response. The film starred M Sasikumar, Simran Bagga, Abishan Jeevinth, Bagavathi Perumal and more in crucial roles. The film has been written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth and draws its narrative around the dire economic crisis faced by a Tamil family in Sri Lanka. The movie ended its theatrical run at a thumping Rs. 45 crore mark worldwide. After a successful stint in theaters, Tourist Family will be making its way on OTT. The streaming giant Jio Hotstar announced that the family entertainer will be released on their platform from June 2 onwards. Soori, Aishwarya Lekshmi's Maaman On the other hand, we have the film Maaman, another heartfelt Tamil family drama. The theme of the movie essentially surrounds the unique bond between an uncle and nephew and how the two mean the world to one another. It was released theatrically on May 16 and is written and directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj. The film opened to mixed responses from the audience upon theatrical launch, including critical appreciation for the kind of storytelling it has taken up. Besides Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi, the film also stars Rajkiran, Jayaprakash, Swasika, Viji Chandrasekhar and more. Maaman was released on Zee5 for its OTT release. Well, it's now time for you to vote and let us know which one of these Tamil family films you liked watching the most.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Tourist Family' on OTT: When and where to watch Sasikumar-Simran's hit Tamil film
After it's successful theatrical run, Tourist Family is set to premiere on OTT. Starring Sasikumar and Simran, the Tamil film is directed by debutant Abishan Jeevinth. Tourist Family hit the screens on May 1, 2025, clashing with biggies such as Suriya's Retro, and Hit 3, starring Nani. The film revolves around a Sri Lankan family that escapes to Tamil Nadu to settle down. The film is a comedy drama with emotional elements. MS Bhaskar, Yogi Babu and Elango Kumaravel are the other actors in the movie. Upon its release, Tourist Family was praised as a heart-warming entertainer by critics and fans alike. The movie, which collected over Rs 75 crore at the box office, will stream on JioHotstar from June 02, 2025. Tourist Family also received appreciation from many noted personalities from across film industries, including SS Rajamouli and Nani. Rajamouli called the film 'the best cinematic experience in recent times'. ALSO READ:Sasikumar interview: On 'Tourist Family', Madurai memories and the importance of staying rooted 'Saw a wonderful, wonderful film Tourist Family. Heartwarming and packed with rib-tickling humour. Great writing and direction from Abishan Jeevinth,' Rajamouli wrote on X. The Hindu review of the film said, 'Beyond the emotions and songs, Tourist Family also makes important points about how we perceive people based on where they hail from. In a world where the mention of war is being bandied about, it's a timely reminder to love thy neighbour. It's also a reminder to be honest and converse with people to understand them better.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tourist Family OTT Release Date Confirmed: 5 things to know before watching Sasikumar's Tamil film online
Tourist Family OTT Release Date Confirmed: Sasikumar recently headlined this family drama, which arrived in theatres on 29th April this year. Written and directed by Abishan Jeevinth in his directorial debut, the Tamil film enjoyed a wholesome reception from audiences and critics alike. As Tourist Family inches closer to its digital debut, here are five things you must know about it. 1. When and where to watch Tourist Family? Tourist Family will be streaming starting June 2, 2025, on JioHotstar in India. Overseas audiences can watch it on SimplySouth from the same date. 2. Tourist Family's cast and crew Produced by Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment, this Sean Roldan musical is cinematographed by Aravind Viswanathan and edited by Barath Vikraman. Other than Sasikumar, Tourist Family also stars Simran, Mithun Jai Sankar, Yogi Babu, Kamalesh Jagan, M. S. Bhaskar, Ramkumar Prasanna, Ramesh Thilak, Abishan Jeevinth, Bagavathi Perumal, Elango Kumaravel, Sreeja Ravi, Soundarya Saravanan, Yogalakshmi, Porkodi Senthil and Sudarshan Gandhi. 3. Tourist Family's plot overview After the COVID-19 pandemic, a Tamil family from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, struggles to make ends meet due to the country's worsening economy. The father, Dharmadas, decides to move his wife and two children to India, hoping for a fresh start and a better future. But life in India isn't easy. They arrive with little money, no jobs, and can't speak the local language well. People treat them like outsiders, and adjusting to a new culture is tough. Despite all this, the family doesn't give up. They take on small jobs and get a little help from kind strangers along the way. Together, they push through every challenge. The story is about how they stick together, keep hope alive, and slowly build a new life in a place that, at first, doesn't feel like home but eventually becomes one. 4. Tourist Family's review The Times of India rated the film 2.5 out of 5, and a part of their review read, '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 the Tourist Family. Where the film sometimes loses its footing is in how it demonstrates this goodness. Tourist Family is a gentle look at the challenges of starting over, even if the narrative feels somewhat formulaic.' 5. Tourist Family's box office performance Tourist Family opened to modest expectations but quickly gained momentum due to its heartfelt storytelling and strong performances. The film grossed ₹2.35 crore on its opening day and maintained a steady upward trajectory over the following days. By the end of its first week, it had accumulated around ₹23.3 crore in India, with a total worldwide gross nearing ₹19 crore. As of May 28, 2025, the film's worldwide gross had reached ₹82.46 crore, including ₹58.39 crore from Tamil Nadu, ₹15 crore from other domestic markets, and ₹15.1 crore from overseas collections. This impressive performance places Tourist Family as the fifth highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025.
