Thaai Kizhavi

Thaai Kizhavi — Release Date: 27 February 2026. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, starring Radhika Sarathkumar, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Bala Saravanan and Ilavarasu. Produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Sivakarthikeyan under Passion Studios and Sivakarthikeyan Productions, the film is a Tamil-language comedy drama.

Marking the directorial debut of Sivakumar Murugesan, Thaai Kizhavi centers around a titular character portrayed by Radhika Sarathkumar. The film blends humor and drama within a socially grounded narrative framework, placing its protagonist at the heart of a story shaped by community interactions and generational perspectives. The screenplay positions the central character as a strong presence navigating everyday realities, with situational comedy layered against emotional undertones.

Sivakumar Murugesan, previously associated as an assistant director and screenwriter on projects including Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022) and Aan Paavam Pollathathu (2025), makes his feature directorial debut with this film. The project brings together Passion Studios and Sivakarthikeyan Productions, marking a collaborative production effort between Sudhan Sundaram and Sivakarthikeyan.

The supporting cast includes Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Bala Saravanan and Ilavarasu, contributing to the ensemble-driven nature of the narrative. The film’s technical team includes music composer Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematographer Vivek Vijayakumar and editor San Lokesh, shaping the tonal balance between humor and grounded storytelling.

Initially scheduled for release on 20 February 2026, the film was later rescheduled and is set to release theatrically on 27 February 2026. Post-theatrical streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar, while satellite rights are with Vijay Television.

With Radhika Sarathkumar leading the film in the titular role, Thaai Kizhavi presents a character-centric comedy drama rooted in Tamil cinema’s tradition of socially reflective storytelling.