Mathil
Laxmikanthan, a common man, takes on a corrupt politician after he damages the wall of his house for an election campaign. Can Laxmikanthan find justice?
Directed by Mithran Jawahar · Drama · 104 min · 2021
Director
Mithran Jawahar
Writer
Jothi Arunachalam, Ezhichur Aravindan
Studio
SS Group
Release
2021-04-14
Runtime
104 min
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
A retired theater artist's life is disrupted when a politician's goons vandalize his home with their party symbol, cutting off power supply in retaliation for a neighbor's intervention. The situation escalates into a bitter feud between the artist and the powerful politician, who seeks to silence him before a local election. The artist must find a way to outsmart the politician and protect his family.
Cast & Characters
Kathadi Ramamurthy
Jangiri Madhumitha
Dhivya Dhuraisamy
Vinoth
Shanjith
Ganesan
Lollu Sabha Swaminathan
Madhumitha
Shanmathi
Dhivya Duraisamy
Hacker
Aathreyaa
Rajasimman
Did You Know?
Mithran Jawahar has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai, Yaaradi Nee Mohini.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
K.S. Ravikumar appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Vasco Da Gama, Ayya Ullen Ayya.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Thinkal Menon of The Times of India rated the film two-and-a--half out of five stars and wrote, "With a run time of less than two hours, Mathil is an okayish film with a few interesting scenes which throw light on a social issue".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Mathil holds 6.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mathil good? What are critics saying?+
Mathil holds 6.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Mathil?+
Mathil has a runtime of 104 min.
Who directed Mathil?+
Mathil was directed by Mithran Jawahar.
Where can I watch Mathil?+
Mathil is available to stream, rent, or buy on Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Mathil received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's social commentary and standout performances, others found it lacking in overall quality due to its short runtime. The film's lead actor made a notable impression, but ultimately, opinions were divided on its overall impact.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
