Lal Salaam
A reckless townsman tries to mend his thug ways ends up resurrecting himself and proves to be worthy of the world, in the eyes of the same people who chased him away.
Directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth · Action · Drama · Sport · 150 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Studio
Lyca Productions
Release
09 Feb 2024
Runtime
150 min
Genres
Action, Drama, Sport
Full Plot
In a small village where Hindus and Muslims live together, a young man's actions spark a chain of events that lead to violence and conflict between the two communities. A cricket match brings rivalries to the surface, and tensions escalate when Thiru injures a key player from the opposing team. The incident sets off a cycle of revenge and retaliation, threatening the fragile peace in the village.
Cast & Characters
Shamsuddin "Samsu", son of Mohideen
Vikranth
Rani, Manickam's wife and Thirunavukarasu's mother
Jeevitha
S. Dhanalakshmi, Thirunavukarasu's love interest
Ananthika Sanilkumar
Did You Know?
Rajinikanth appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Baasha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Principal photography commenced on 7 March 2023 in Chennai, while a muhurat puja was held in December 2022.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Lal Salaam holds 4.5/10 on IMDb (1,579 votes), 40% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (4.5/10 on IMDb (1,579 votes), 40% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lal Salaam's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Lal Salaam holds a 40% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Lal Salaam's IMDb rating?+
Lal Salaam has a 4.5/10 rating on IMDb from 1,579 votes.
Is Lal Salaam good? What are critics saying?+
Lal Salaam holds 4.5/10 on IMDb (1,579 votes), 40% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Lal Salaam?+
Lal Salaam has a runtime of 150 min.
Who directed Lal Salaam?+
Lal Salaam was directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth.
Where can I watch Lal Salaam?+
Lal Salaam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Lal Salaam" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its social message and Aishwarya Rajinikanth's performance, while others found it lacking in nuance and emotional depth. The film was criticized for being overly simplistic and failing to deliver a more complex narrative. Overall, the critical response suggests that the movie's intentions were admirable but not fully realized.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
