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Mint
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Tourist Family OTT release: Tamil comedy drama movie is FINALLY online, check where you can watch it
Tourist Family, the Tamil family drama starring M Sasikumar and Simran, is now available online. The movie, released in cinemas on May 1, has received a warm response from critics and audiences alike for its emotional depth and relatable characters. Fans had been eagerly waiting for its debut on OTT, considering the confusion around its release date. Earlier slated to release on May 28 or May 31, the Tourist Family OTT release was postponed to June 2. The movie followed a standard four-week gap from its theatrical launch. Fans can now catch the movie on Jio Hotstar. The digital streaming platform offers Tourist Family in several languages, including Hindi. Tourist Family is set against the harsh backdrop of Sri Lanka's economic crisis. It follows the journey of a Tamil family striving to survive, hoping for a better future. Produced by Nazerath Pasilian, Magesh Raj Pasilian, and Yuvaraj Ganesan, the film was released in theatres on May 1. Besides earning positive reviews, the film also proved to be a commercial success. It became the 5th Highest Grossing Tamil film worldwide this year. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Tourist Family made a business of ₹ 86.54 crores worldwide in 33 days, fetching the coveted title as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2025. It joined big releases like Vidaamuyarchi, Dragon, Good Bad Ugly, and Retro in the list of 2025's highest-grossing films. The film earned ₹ 20 crore in its first week. It saw a big surge in its second weekend. It earned ₹ 5.25 crore on Day 10 (Saturday) and ₹ 6.15 crore on Day 11 (Sunday). The movie was praised by none other than Superstar Rajinikanth. The living legend called up the director and said that the movie was 'extraordinary'. "Couldn't believe this phone call had actually happened. Got a special call from the superhuman," the director shared on social media. The movie had the privilege of becoming the 'FIRST-EVER 'small' Tamil film to land a prestigious SUPERSCREEN show in the UK'. According to producer Ahimsa Entertainment, the honour is 'usually reserved exclusively for the biggest tier-1 stars'.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
SS Rajamouli reviews Abishan Jeevinth's Tourist Family, calls it ‘best cinematic experience in recent years'
Director Abishan Jeevinth's Tourist Family, which received positive reviews, has now been reviewed by filmmaker SS Rajamouli. Taking to his Instagram Stories recently, Rajamouli showered praises on the film, calling it "wonderful and heartwarming". (Also Read | Rajinikanth is full of praise for Abishan Jeevinth's Tourist Family, calls up director to say it is 'extraordinary') Sharing a poster of the film, Rajamouli wrote, "Saw a wonderful, wonderful film Tourist Family. Heartwarming and packed with rib-tickling humor. And kept me intrigued from beginning till end. Great writing and direction by Abishan Jeevinth. Thank you for the best cinematic experience in recent years. Don't miss it." He also shared his review on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Abishan, taking a screenshot of the tweet, shared it on his Instagram account. He wrote, 'Thank you so much, @ssrajamouli sir! Your tweet was such a wonderful surprise, it truly made our day even more special. Grateful beyond words (smiley emoji).' A post shared by Abishan Jeevinth (@abishan_jeevinth) Recently, actor Rajinikanth praised the film. The film's team on Instagram shared a post and wrote, "'Super.. Superr… Superrr…. Extraordinary!'— Superstar #Rajinikanth after watching #TouristFamily @rajinikanth 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! A post shared by Ahimsa Entertainment (@ahimsaentertainment) As per the film has earned over ₹50 crore so far. Tourist Family released in theatres on May 1. The film stars M Sasikumar, Simran, Mithun Jai Sankar, Kamalesh, Yogi Babu, and Ramesh Thilak among others. The Tamil-language comedy drama marks Abishan's directorial debut. Tourist Family revolves around a quirky Tamil family in Sri Lanka who are seeking a fresh start in India. They end up in Rameshwaram, only to get noticed by the cops. The Hindustan Times review of the film read, "Tourist Family is not just a story about a family, but about how humanity is above everything and how a random group of people come together to form a bond thanks to being neighbours. It teaches us to rise above preconceived notions about people based on where they are from or what they do, and that differences are part of who we are. The film, like life, is peppered with humour, serious events, struggles and yes, the triumph of good over evil. The trope may not be new, but how it has been narrated and presented is. Tourist Family is a wonderful tale from Abishan Jeevinth which reiterates, yet again, that one must love one's neighbour and humanity above all."
Mint
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Tourist Family OTT release date: When and where to watch the Tamil comedy drama movie online
Tourist Family, the Tamil family drama starring M. Sasikumar and Simran, was released in cinemas on May 1. The film is now set to mark its OTT debut. Tourist Family has shown a strong performance at the Indian box office. The movie, made with ₹ 16 crore, has already recovered its full budget and is now a hit. Directed by Abishan Jeevinth, the film also features Yogi Babu, MS Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bagavathi Perumal and Elango Kumaravel in important roles. The Tamil movie opened modestly with ₹ 2 crore on Day 1, dipped slightly on Day 2 and picked up momentum over the first weekend, hitting ₹ 3.75 crore on Sunday. The film earned ₹ 20 crore in its first week. It saw a big surge in its second weekend. It earned ₹ 5.25 crore on Day 10 (Saturday) and ₹ 6.15 crore on Day 11 (Sunday). Despite a Monday dip, Tourist Family remains a solid mid-range success. It collected ₹ 40.65 crore in 13 days. The movie was praised by none other than Superstar Rajinikanth. The living legend called up the director and said that the movie was 'extraordinary'. "Couldn't believe this phone call had actually happened. Got a special call from the superhuman," the director shared on social media. The movie had the privilege of becoming the 'FIRST-EVER 'small' Tamil film to land a prestigious SUPERSCREEN show in the UK'. According to producer Ahimsa Entertainment, the honour is 'usually reserved exclusively for the biggest tier-1 stars'. The Tamil comedy drama received high praise from common viewers as well. '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,' wrote a fan. Another fan called it 'an absolute laughter riot and a delightful cinematic experience'. 'It's been a long time since I've sat in a theatre and laughed non-stop for two hours straight. The film strikes the perfect balance between humour and emotion, making it a wholesome entertainer for all ages,' the fan wrote. Tourist Family is all set to stream online on JioHotstar. As per entertainment sources cited by The Economic Times, the OTT release is expected around May 31. The movie will follow a standard four-week gap from its theatrical launch. Although the official digital release date has not been confirmed yet, reports suggest it will follow the four-week timeline.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rajinikanth is full of praise for Abishan Jeevinth's Tourist Family, calls up director to say it is ‘extraordinary'
Debutant director Abishan Jeevinth's Tourist Family has been the talk of the town ever since it released in theatres earlier this month. Starring Sasikumar and Simran, the family drama has received positive reviews and shown massive boost in its box office over the last few days. Superstar Rajinikanth is the latest to praise the film, as he interacted with the director over call to share that the film is 'extraordinary.' (Also read: Tourist Family movie review: A feel-good entertainer elevated by a stellar Sasikumar and Simran) Abishan took to his Instagram Stories to share a picture where he was seen smiling while in a conversation over a phone call. In the caption, he wrote, 'Superr, superr, superr. Extraordinary!" He also wrote, 'Couldn't believe this phone call had actually happened. Got a special call from the super human." A post shared by Ahimsa Entertainment (@ahimsaentertainment) The makers of the film then shared that this high praise for the film was from none other than Rajinikanth himself. The caption of the post read, 'SUPER.. SUPERR… SUPERRR…. EXTRAORDINARY!' — Superstar #Rajinikanth after watching #TouristFamily. @rajinikanth. 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!" Tourist Family revolves around a quirky Tamil family in Sri Lanka who are seeking a fresh start in India. They end up in Rameshwaram, only to get noticed by the cops. The film has crossed ₹30 crore at the box office in India. An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film read, 'Tourist Family is not just a story about a family, but about how humanity is above everything and how a random group of people come together to form a bond thanks to being neighbours. It teaches us to rise above preconceived notions about people based on where they are from or what they do, and that differences are part of who we are.'
