Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release Date: Where To Watch 2026's Highest-Earning Tamil Film Online - Streaming Details, Cast, Plot

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Kizhavi, starring Radikaa Sarathkumar, will premiere on JioHotstar on April 10, six weeks after its theatrical release. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Sivakarthikeyan, emerged as a major box office success. Made on a modest budget, it earned over Rs 60 crore net in India, becoming a big Tamil hit of 2026.

Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release Date: Streaming Details

Thaai Kizhavi, is all set for its OTT debut on JioHotstar on April 10. The film arrives on the streaming platform six weeks after its theatrical release, following a highly successful run in cinemas. Written and directed by debutant Sivakumar Murugesan, the film is backed by Sivakarthikeyan under his Sivakarthikeyan Productions banner, along with Sudhan Sundaram’s Passion Studios. With strong word-of-mouth and box office success, the film is also expected to release in dubbed languages.

Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release Date: Plot and Cast

The story of Thaai Kizhavi is Pavunuthaayi, a strong-willed matriarch portrayed by Radikaa Sarathkumar. The story takes a dramatic turn when she becomes bedridden, bringing her estranged sons back together under one roof. However, their reunion is far from emotional, as they begin plotting to seize her life savings.

The ensemble includes Singam Puli, Arul Doss, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Muthukumar, and Raichal Rabecca, among others. The film’s technical crew features music composer Nivas K Prasanna, cinematographer Vivek Vijayakumar, editor San Lokesh, and production designer Ramu Thangaraj. Director Sivakumar Murugesan is also set to collaborate again with Sivakarthikeyan for Seyon, produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International.

Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release Date: Box Office Collection

Thaai Kizhavi has emerged as one of the biggest box office surprises in Tamil cinema this year. Made on a modest budget of under Rs 10 crore, the film exceeded expectations with an impressive theatrical run. It performed exceptionally well during its first two weeks and maintained steady numbers despite a slowdown in later weeks. By its 29th day, the film earned Rs 18 lakh on its fifth Friday, showing a 25% drop from the previous day’s Rs 24 lakh. Despite this decline, the overall performance remained strong. According to estimates, the film has collected around Rs 60.28 crore net at the Indian box office, translating to approximately Rs 71.13 crore gross. In Tamil Nadu alone, it garnered close to Rs 60 crore gross, outperforming several big releases, including Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi.With its theatrical run nearing completion and total collections expected to stay below Rs 62 crore net, Thaai Kizhavi has beat this year's other hit films Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil and With Love