Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Trailer Promises Festive Fun

What happens when village politics, family emotions, and wedding chaos collide? You get a wholesome entertainer that feels rooted, relatable, and fun.

The trailer of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil gives a warm glimpse into a world where leadership is not about power, but about people.

With colourful village visuals, situational humour, and emotional undercurrents, the film sets the tone for a perfect festive watch.

Jiiva steps into a role that feels both grounded and refreshing, making the trailer instantly connect with family audiences looking for something simple yet engaging this Pongal.

Movie Details
Movie Name	Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil
Release Date	15 Jan 2026
Lead Cast	Jiiva, Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu and Prathana Nathan
Language	Tamil
Genre	Comedy Drama
Director	Nithish Sahadev
Producer	Kannan Ravi
Writer	Nithish Sahadev, Sanjo Joseph and Anuraj OB
Cinematography	Bablu Aju
Editor	Arjune Babu
Music Composer	Vishnu Vijay

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Trailer

The creators of director Nithish Sahadev’s upcoming comedy film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, officially unveiled the movie's trailer at an extravagant event held at the Prasad lab in Chennai.

During the trailer launch for the film, actor Jiiva mentioned that this project, marking his 45th film, was filmed over 45 days in a picturesque village located in the Western Ghats.

About Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil

The story focuses on a village Panchayat leader, portrayed by Jiiva, who mediates a dispute between two families ahead of a wedding. The film’s launch was moved up to occupy a festival gap caused by the postponement of another film.

"We filmed for 40 nights." The location was picturesque, and the entire team operated as a close-knit family. It was an extremely enjoyable experience. By the time we finished filming, several of us felt sad that the shooting was over. The residents, a few of whom participated in the movie, began to embrace us like family and warmly wished us well when we departed. "They must be hopingJiiv that this movie succeeds upon its release,” the actor remarked.

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Release Date

The upcoming Tamil movie Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, featuring Jiiva in the main role, is set to premiere during the festival on Pongal Day, January 15, 2026. The creators shared the news formally on social media, taking advantage of the longer holiday film period resulting from the delay of Jan Neta.

Nithish Sahadev directs his Tamil film debut, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, which was initially set for release on January 30 but was moved up to January 15 to appeal to the festive crowd and film celebrations.

With its village backdrop and light-hearted storytelling, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil looks set to deliver festive entertainment rooted in emotions and humour. Pongal just got more cheerful for Tamil cinema lovers.

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