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Sasikumar, Simran's Tourist Family To Release On This OTT Platform

Last Updated: Tourist Family received a positive response from the audience as they were moved by the storyline and M. Sasikumar's extraordinary acting. The most anticipated Tamil emotional drama series, Tourist Family, is all set to step into streaming platforms after the massive success of the film at the theatres. M. Sasikumar and Simran-starrer Tourist Family was released at the theatres on May 1. Directed by Abishan Jeevinth, this emotional family saga portrays the heartfelt story of a Tamil family that was forced to leave their home in Sri Lanka and move to India during a time of socio-political turmoil and the COVID-19 crisis. The story follows the struggle, resilience and emotional hurdles of the family as they begin to navigate life in a foreign land. According to the reports of The Economic Times, an insider claimed that Tourist Family is set to release on JioHotstar on May 31, 2025. Although there has been no official statement about the OTT release date, the publication reported that insider sources confirmed the film will be released at the end of its 4-week theatrical run. Along with M. Sasikumar and Simran, the film also stars Yogi Babu, Mithun Jai Shankar, Ramesh Tilak, and Sreeja Ravi, among others in leading roles. Among various notable figures, Tamil Nadu minister Ma. Subramaniam appreciated the movie. Posting on his social media, Subramaniam stated how the film has moved him to a great extent. He also mentioned the beautiful portrayal of human connections and love within a family. He also praised M. Sasikumar's portrayal of Das. According to Subramaniam, Sasikumar's performance was commendable as he brought into life such a character who is full of selflessness, compassion, and a strong desire to help others. Tourist Family received a positive response from the audience as they were moved by the storyline and M. Sasikumar's extraordinary acting. Despite facing tough competition from Nani's HIT 3 and Suriya's Retro, Tourist Family earned an estimated Rs 11.2 crore net at the domestic box office, as per Sacnilk's reports. The film also saw huge occupancy rates in Chennai, Pondicherry, Trichy, Salem, Coimbatore and other regions. First Published: