Meiyazhagan: Anupam Kher reviews Karthi and Arvind Swamy's 'outstanding' film; says he 'cried a lot'
Read Anupam Kher's emotional review of the Karthi and Arvind Swamy starrer Meiyazhagan, which is now streaming on Netflix.
Updated : December 08, 2024 12:36 PM ISTRead Anupam Kher's emotional review of the Karthi and Arvind Swamy starrer Meiyazhagan, which is now streaming on Netflix.
Anupam Kher reviews Meiyazhagan
Karthi and Arvind Swamy’s latest Tamil emotional drama Meiyazhagan, which recently debuted on Netflix, has emerged as one of the most loved films of the year. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker C. Prem Kumar, the film has captured the hearts of cinephiles with its poignant and heartwarming storyline. While fans and well-wishers have been showering praise on the film, it was actor Anupam Kher’s review that had netizens eager to revisit the film on OTT.
Anupam Kher reviews Meiyazhagan
The Bollywood actor recently took to his social media pages to heap praise on the film and revealed that it made him weep. Applauding the stellar performances of the leading men—Karthi and Arvind Swamy—Anupam Kher called the film an outstanding watch. He wrote:
Watched #Meiyazhagan. What an OUTSTANDING film!! Simple, Beautiful and lyrical. Cried a lot.🥲BRILLIANT performances by my friend @thearvindswami and @Karthi_Offl. Every department of the film is superb! Kudos to the entire team. And specifically to the director of the film… pic.twitter.com/9JphvEDyI6
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 7, 2024
"Watched #Meiyazhagan. What an OUTSTANDING film!! Simple, Beautiful, and lyrical. Cried a lot.🥲 BRILLIANT performances by my friend @thearvindswami and @Karthi_Offl. Every department of the film is superb! Kudos to the entire team, and specifically to the director of the film, #CPremKumar!!”
All about Meiyazhagan
Helmed by filmmaker Prem Kumar, who won hearts with his 2018 romantic drama 96, Meiyazhagan marks the director’s return to Kollywood after a six-year hiatus. The film follows the story of Arulmozhi, who revisits his hometown after 22 years and rekindles his bond with his cousin Meiyazhagan. Together, they reflect on the time they’ve lost.
Besides the lead actors, the movie also features a stellar supporting cast, including Rajkiran, Sri Divya, Devadarshini, Jayaprakash, Sriranjani, Ilavarasu, Karunakaran, and Saran Shakthi in key roles.
The film garnered widespread critical acclaim upon its intial release, with audiences lauding its heartfelt storytelling. Fans were deeply moved by Karthi and Arvind Swamy’s emotionally charged performances while director Prem Kumar received thumbs up for delivering yet another touching story, that reaffirmed his skill in making impactful cinema for Tamil audiences.
Anupam Kher's work front
Meanwhile, Anupam Kher was recently seen in Vijay 69, currently available on Netflix. The veteran actor is now gearing up for the release of Emergency, which is directed by and starring Kangana Ranaut.