Radhika Sarathkumar‘s Thaai Kizhavi, the comedy-drama blockbuster, is now streaming on JioHotstar. The film, which became a massive success during its theatrical run, has made its much-awaited digital debut for OTT audiences.
JioHotstar acquired the digital rights of Thaai Kizhavi, and the film is now available for streaming in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The ₹75 Crore worldwide grosser from its theatrical run is now accessible to streaming audiences.
Plot Summary
Pavunthaayi (Radhika Sarathkumar) is an ageing woman living in a Madurai village, making a living by lending money to the locals. A strong-willed matriarch, she lives with her daughter Suruli (Raichal Rabecca) after her three sons abandon her.
When Pavunthaayi is on her deathbed, the sons discover she has hidden jewels worth lakhs. They suddenly attempt to nurse her back to health, driven entirely by selfish reasons. This premise sets up a narrative that blends comedy and drama effectively.
Cast and Crew Details
Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, Thaai Kizhavi stars Radhika Sarathkumar in the central role. The supporting cast includes Raichal Rabecca, Athadi Kumaran, Singampuli, and Munishkanth in key roles.
Produced by actor-producer Sivakarthikeyan, the film features music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna. The production values and performances helped the film connect with family audiences during its theatrical release.
Thaai Kizhavi joins several recent South Indian films making their digital debut, including With Love which premiered on Netflix in March. OTT audiences can now watch Thaai Kizhavi on Hotstar across multiple languages.