Mandela
An underprivileged hairdresser becomes the game changer in a local body election in a village where caste politics rules the roost. Will he be able to bring some changes to people's lives?
Directed by Madonne Ashwin · Comedy · Drama · 140 min · 2021
Director
Madonne Ashwin
Studio
N/A
Release
2021-04-05
Runtime
140 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Cast & Characters
Rathinam
G. M. Sundar
Periya Ayya / Karunakaran Periyar
Sangili Murugan
Murugesan
Arumugam Bala
Did You Know?
Yogi Babu appears in 68 films in our catalog, including Kanni Raasi, Oru Kuppai Kathai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film was announced by debutant director Madonne Ashwin in July 2019, and principal photography began the very same day.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Thinkal Menon from The Times of India praised the performances of the cast and technical aspects, and wrote that the film is "outright hilarious from the word go, though it deals with umpteen relevant, sensitive topics".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Mandela holds 7.1/10 on TMDb (33 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.1/10 on TMDb (33 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mandela's IMDb rating?+
Mandela has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 8,681 votes.
Is Mandela good? What are critics saying?+
Mandela holds 7.1/10 on TMDb (33 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Mandela?+
Mandela has a runtime of 140 min.
Who directed Mandela?+
Mandela was directed by Madonne Ashwin.
Where can I watch Mandela?+
Mandela is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
