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News18
a day 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:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'HIT 3' OTT release: Find out what fans are saying about Nani's action-packed thriller
Nani's latest thriller 'HIT 3: The Third Part' has successfully completed its theatrical run and recently made its way to OTT platforms, where it has sparked a lively response from audiences. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film is part of the popular 'HIT' series directed by and netizens are sharing their reviews of the film after its OTT release. Many fans appreciated the solid foundation the movie builds in its first half, praising the smooth pacing and the intriguing buildup of the investigation. The action sequences, especially, were noted for their choreography and intensity, keeping viewers engaged. However, several viewers felt that the second half dragged a bit, taking longer than necessary to resolve the case, which affected the overall momentum. The user wrote, "#HIT3 was a pretty solid action-crime-thriller, while the first half creates a great build up with some smooth pacing, the second half just takes a bit too much time to wrap up the case, but the entire action sequence was choreographed pretty well. Predictable but fun nonetheless" Nani's portrayal of Arjun Sarkar, the lead investigator, was widely praised. Fans admired his confident screen presence and the blend of swag and intensity he brought to the role. Some even felt that Nani's character overshadowed the action sequences with his compelling performance. However, the villain's character was seen as weak by many, lacking the impact needed to elevate the story's tension. While the film sticks to the familiar 'HIT' series formula, some viewers pointed out that 'HIT 3' introduced more brutal and intense action scenes in the latter half, which added a darker tone to the narrative. Though not considered a masterpiece, the movie was described as a watchable thriller that delivers enough entertainment for fans of the genre. The film stars Nani in the lead role as SP Arjun Sarkaar, a relentless and ruthless officer of the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) based in Visakhapatnam. The film features as the female lead. It is streaming on Netflix.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
HIT: The Third Case OTT Verdict: After glorious box office run, here's how netizens are reacting to Nani starrer
HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3) has finally premiered on OTT today, May 29. The action thriller is now streaming on Netflix and viewers are praising Nani's intense portrayal of a fierce cop. If you haven't watched the film online yet, read on to see how netizens are reacting to its digital debut. Netizens react to HIT 3 OTT debut Viewers felt HIT 3 delivered an action-packed experience with a decent screenplay. Many highlighted the climax for its intense action sequences, while Srinidhi Shetty was praised for convincingly portraying her role. However, the background score and songs were described as 'passable' by most. Some viewers also found the cult group storyline lacking in emotional depth, and felt the final hour of the film was flat and underwhelming. Overall, the general sentiment leaned toward the film being below average. However, some viewers noted that HIT 3 changed their perception of Nani, proving that he could handle mass roles effectively. His dialogue delivery was seen as much improved compared to past attempts in similar genres. Many felt this shift in performance suited his character, Arjun Sarkaar, quite well. "With hit 3 @NameisNani changed my perception about him being unable to pull off mass cinema he definitely can and the dialogue modulation drastically changed from his previous films where he attempted such roles it has helped so much for this character," wrote a netizen on X after watching HIT 3 on Netflix. Check out the reactions below: About HIT 3 and its box office performance According to a report by Sacnilk, HIT 3 has earned Rs 79.05 crore at the India box office, while its worldwide collection stands at nearly Rs 117.25 crore. HIT 3 brings back the popular cop drama from filmmaker Sailesh Kolanu. This time, Nani steps in as the lead, following Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh. Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead. The film also stars Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, Ravi Mariya, and more in supporting roles.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kamal Haasan's subtle compliment for Nani wins hearts, Actor responds with 'Podhum Sir'
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated film 'Thug Life', set to hit theaters on June 5, 2025. In a recent interview, Kamal Haasan responded warmly to the admiration expressed by popular actor , who had previously praised Kamal's performances, especially in films like 'Virumaandi' and 'Apoorva Sagodharargal'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kamal on Nani's compliment While speaking with Sudhir Srinivasan on YouTube, when asked about Nani's appreciation, Kamal Haasan said that just mentioning Nani's name was enough of a thank you, confident that both Nani and the audience would understand the respect and gratitude behind his words. Kamal Haasan said, "If I take Nani's name itself, it would be enough for him. I don't even have to say 'Thank you, Nani.' I know he will understand what I mean from this, and the audience would too." Nani's heartfelt reaction The exchange left the interviewer a bit puzzled, but Nani quickly responded on social media, expressing that Kamal's words were more than enough for him. Nani on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "Podhum sir. Podhum @ikamalhaasan". Nani had earlier spoken about how Kamal Haasan's work has been a major inspiration for him. He shared memorable scenes from Kamal's films, emphasizing how the veteran's acting and storytelling have influenced his own career. Turning to Kamal Haasan's upcoming project, 'Thug Life' is a gangster action drama directed by . The film stars Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in lead roles, with a strong supporting cast including , Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Joju George. Meanwhile, Nani after 'HIT 3' success is preparing for his next film, 'The Paradise', directed by Srikanth Odela. This gritty action movie is scheduled to release on March 26, 2026, and is expected to showcase Nani in a new, intense avatar. His film 'HIT 3' is currently streaming on Netflix.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
HIT 3 actor Nani reviews Tourist Family, calls Sasikumar and Simran starrer 'gem of a film'
Tourist Family, starring Sasikumar and Simran, has turned out to be a mega blockbuster in theaters. Not just viewers, even celebrities haven't stopped talking about the film since its release on May 1. Nani, whose film HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3) clashed with the Tamil movie, also praised it and shared a review on X after watching it. Nani wrote, "Simple, heartwarming films with lot of goodness is what we deserve and #TouristFamily delivers just that. Thanking the whole cast and crew who made this gem of a film. Much needed." Check out Nani's review for Tourist Family below: Here's how director Abishan Jeevinth reacted to Nani's review Soon after the HIT 3 actor shared his review of Tourist Family on X, Abishan expressed that Nani's gesture was completely "unexpected." He further thanked him for the encouragement and said his words truly made their day. In his words, "Sir, this was totally unexpected! Thank you so much for the encouragement — your tweet truly made our day! We're feeling extra grateful and super motivated!" Check out his post below: Which other celebrities have watched Tourist Family? Several celebrities have praised Tourist Family after watching it. SS Rajamouli said the movie was wonderful and filled with "rib-tickling humor." He applauded the director for his outstanding work and called it one of his "best cinematic experiences" ever. Superstar Rajinikanth also reviewed the Sasikumar-starrer and personally called Abishan to say he had made a "super super super extraordinary" film. Amaran actor Sivakarthikeyan even met the cast and crew to share his experience. Photos from their meet-and-greet later went viral on social media. Suriya and Dhanush also called it one of their best experiences and met Abishan to congratulate him on the film's success. As the Tourist Family nears the end of its theatrical run, all eyes are now on its OTT release. The film was initially scheduled to make its digital debut by the end of May 2025. However, the makers have reportedly postponed the release by a week on JioHotstar. An official confirmation is still awaited.
