16-05-2025
Tourist Family OTT Release: When and where to watch Sasikumar-Simran's film
After a successful run in theatres, the emotional Tamil drama 'Tourist Family' is set to release on OTT. According to the reports, the film will be streaming on JioHotstar from May 31, there is still no official confirmation from the platform, the release date follows the usual 4-week gap after its theatrical release, as per the usual norm in Tamil film popular actors M Sasikumar and Simran, the movie hit theatres on May 1, and received positive reviews for its emotional story and strong performances. Directed by Abishan Jeevinth, 'Tourist Family' tells the story of a Tamil family forced to leave Sri Lanka due to political issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film shows their struggles as they try to settle in India and adjust to a new film received high praise from none other than Superstar Rajnikanth, who personally called the director and described the movie as 'extraordinary'.Made on a budget of Rs 16 crore, the film became a box office hit. It started with Rs 2 crore (nett) on Day 1 and picked up over the weekend, earning Rs 3.75 corer (nett). In its first week, the film collected Rs 20 crore (nett), and in the second weekend alone, it made over Rs 11 crore (nett), even while competing with big releases like Suriya's 'Retro' and Nani's 'HIT 3'. Its total worldwide collection is around Rs 43.15 (nett), making it a hit.
'Tourist Family' is the first-ever Tamil film to land a prestigious SUPERSCREEN show in the UK (Photo Credit:X/ahimsafilms)
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