"𝗧𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗺" Movie Review

Cast:

Natty Natraj

Thambi Ramaiah

M. S. Bhaskar

Ilavarasu

Shrrita Rao

Chandini Tamilarasan

Yashika Anand

Redin Kingsley

Crew:

Production Banner: Kannan Ravi Groups

Producer: Kannan Ravi

Co-Producers: Deepak Ravi

Director: Umapathy S. Ramaiah

Music Director: Darbuka Siva

Director of Photography: P. G. Muthiah

Editor: Aral R Thangam

Head of Operations: Srinath Viswanathan

Audiography: Tapas Nayak

Art Director: N. K. Rahul

Choreographers: Sandy,Pravin G

Stunt Director: Mahesh Mathew

Costume Designer: Navaa Rambo Rajkumar

Lyricists:

Karthik Netha

Mohan Rajan

Vignesh Ramakrishna

Colorist: G. S. Muthu

DI & VFX: White Lotus

VFX Supervisor: Jeyaprasath

Recordist: K. Jagan

Executive Producer: Umapathy Raja

PRO: Sathish AIM

Marketing & Promotion: K. V. Mothi

Publicity Design: Thandora

Natti Natraj, hailing from a northern state, came to Chennai in search of a livelihood but unexpectedly ended up becoming an actor. His debut film not only garnered a warm reception from the public but also secured him a place in people's hearts as the "next M.G.R."

 Zamindar Thambi Ramaiah—an ardent fan of M.G.R.—not only predicts that Natty will fill M.G.R.'s shoes, but also extends every possible assistance to him, actively dedicating himself to the journey of elevating him to the status of a top-tier actor in the film industry.

 

Thambi Ramaiah not only compels Natti—an actor rising to the pinnacle of cinematic stardom—to engage in political discourse and launch a new political party, but also instills in his mind the conviction that he will be the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026, thereby setting him on a political trajectory. However, a sudden decision made by Natti Natraj subsequently triggers a massive shift and profound impact within the political landscape. What exactly is this decision? ‘TN 2026’ answers this question, presenting the narrative not merely as a political satire, but also as a witty send-up of the political journeys undertaken by film stars.

Director Umapathy Ramaiah—who humorously and satirically highlights the truth that, despite many Tamil film stars venturing into the political arena following M.G.R., none have managed to replicate his political stature as they did his cinematic one—has crafted a screenplay that weaves together the monumental cinematic success, romantic life, and marital tribulations of a superstar hailing from another state, alongside the abrupt conclusion of his nascent political journey. Furthermore, he has narrated this tale in an engaging manner, drawing parallels to the political trajectory of a contemporary superstar and incorporating visual aesthetics inspired by his persona.

Natty Natraj, starring as the protagonist, shines on screen as a true star in the role of Gulkand Kumar. Having arrived in Tamil Nadu in search of a livelihood—and eventually reaching the pinnacle of success in the hearts of the audience as an actor precisely because of his mispronunciation of Tamil—his performance and body language do complete justice to his character.

 

Despite his status as a *Zamindar*, Thambi Ramaiah—who journeys alongside Kulkanth Kumar as both his servant and political mentor—sports a look and persona that are reminiscent of the fan club president of a top-tier actor; furthermore, his acting style and strategic maneuvers call to mind the actions of a dedicated foot soldier serving a certain actor who is currently swirling through the landscape of Tamil Nadu politics like a whirlwind.

Although M.S. Bhaskar and Ilavarasu went about as politicians traveling alongside a "golden star," they done their job good.

 

Sherita Rao—who plays the female lead—along with Chandini Tamilarasan, Yashika Aannand, and Redin Kingsley, have contributed effectively to the flow of the screenplay.

Cinematographer P.G. Muthiah has distinguished the scenes set in earlier eras—including the song sequences—through his use of color; conversely, he has filmed the contemporary segments with great simplicity and naturalism, utilizing a restrained color palette that aligns seamlessly with the political backdrop.

 

Director Umapathy Ramaiah has not only dispelled the lingering yearning for a worthy political satire—a void left unfilled since the release of *Amaithipadai*—but has also thoroughly entertained audiences by wittily exposing the machinations of the self-serving individuals lurking behind the political ambitions and lust for power of contemporary actors. By delivering an honest political film right in the midst of the election season, he has created significant ripples across the landscape of Tamil Nadu politics.

Verdict : "𝗧𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗺" "Glowing Brighter"

Rating : 4/5

- NithyaSana