Thalaimuraigal
Subbu, a snobbish old man, is estranged from his son, when he marries a girl from another caste. But, his perspective on life begins to change, when his grandson comes to stay with him in the village.
Directed by Balu Mahendra · Drama · 2013
Director
Balu Mahendra
Studio
N/A
Release
20 Dec 2013
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Karthick
Balu Mahendra
M. Sasikumar
Did You Know?
Balu Mahendra has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, Julie Ganapathi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In 2013, Balu Mahendra announced that he would direct Thalaimuraigal.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Suganth of The Times of India gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote, "there is plenty of genuineness and warmth, which, elevated by the minimalist storytelling and genteel performances turn this simple film into the feel-good film of the year".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Thalaimuraigal holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (96 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Thalaimuraigal has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 96 votes.
Is Thalaimuraigal good? What are critics saying?+
Thalaimuraigal holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (96 votes).
Who directed Thalaimuraigal?+
Thalaimuraigal was directed by Balu Mahendra.
