A quirky Sri Lankan family seeking a fresh start in India transforms a disconnected neighborhood into a vibrant community with their infectious love and kindness.A quirky Sri Lankan family seeking a fresh start in India transforms a disconnected neighborhood into a vibrant community with their infectious love and kindness.A quirky Sri Lankan family seeking a fresh start in India transforms a disconnected neighborhood into a vibrant community with their infectious love and kindness.
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Tourist Family - A Light-Hearted Film with a Deep Soul
Watched the Tamil movie Tourist Family featuring Sasikumar, Simran, and Yogi Babu-and I have to say, it was a pleasant surprise.
I went in expecting a light comedy based on the trailer, but the film delivered so much more. It carries a deep message, wrapped gently in humor and everyday life. The story revolves around an ordinary family dealing with relatable, common issues, presented in a very natural, conversational style-whether it's within the family or with neighbors.
The theme is love-not in a romantic or dramatic way, but as an emotion that runs quietly yet powerfully throughout the film. No one talks about it explicitly, but you feel it in every scene. It reminded me of the lingering emotion I had after watching Anbe Sivam-not because the stories are similar, but because of the heartfelt tone that stays with you.
The two boys in the film acted beautifully-wish I knew their names. The cast really holds the film together. Sasikumar is always a joy to watch, Simran was lovely to see on screen again after a long time, and Yogi Babu brings his signature charm and humor that never gets old.
There are chuckles here and there, but what truly stands out is the direction and screenplay-it's warm, grounded, and very real.
Big thanks to my cousin for recommending this one. I loved it!
I went in expecting a light comedy based on the trailer, but the film delivered so much more. It carries a deep message, wrapped gently in humor and everyday life. The story revolves around an ordinary family dealing with relatable, common issues, presented in a very natural, conversational style-whether it's within the family or with neighbors.
The theme is love-not in a romantic or dramatic way, but as an emotion that runs quietly yet powerfully throughout the film. No one talks about it explicitly, but you feel it in every scene. It reminded me of the lingering emotion I had after watching Anbe Sivam-not because the stories are similar, but because of the heartfelt tone that stays with you.
The two boys in the film acted beautifully-wish I knew their names. The cast really holds the film together. Sasikumar is always a joy to watch, Simran was lovely to see on screen again after a long time, and Yogi Babu brings his signature charm and humor that never gets old.
There are chuckles here and there, but what truly stands out is the direction and screenplay-it's warm, grounded, and very real.
Big thanks to my cousin for recommending this one. I loved it!
Tourist Family - A Heartwarming Ode to Humanity
Tourist Family is a simple yet powerfully written and directed film that delivers its message with clarity and emotional depth. The narrative stays focused, avoiding unnecessary flashbacks or diversions, which keeps the story tight and engaging.
The humor lands perfectly, adding charm without overshadowing the emotional core. The film resonates deeply with the audience, maintaining a consistent pace that ensures viewers remain entertained and emotionally invested throughout.
At its heart, Tourist Family is a beautiful reminder that humanity transcends all boundaries-be it religion, region, or language. From start to finish, the film gracefully emphasizes that compassion and kindness are what truly unite us.
The principle of "what goes around, comes around" is subtly yet effectively portrayed, reinforcing the idea that our actions-good or bad-inevitably return to us. Themes of mutual respect and the strength of neighborhood unity are highlighted with warmth and sincerity.
In a world often divided, Tourist Family stands out as a gentle but firm voice reminding us that humanity is the greatest religion of all.
The humor lands perfectly, adding charm without overshadowing the emotional core. The film resonates deeply with the audience, maintaining a consistent pace that ensures viewers remain entertained and emotionally invested throughout.
At its heart, Tourist Family is a beautiful reminder that humanity transcends all boundaries-be it religion, region, or language. From start to finish, the film gracefully emphasizes that compassion and kindness are what truly unite us.
The principle of "what goes around, comes around" is subtly yet effectively portrayed, reinforcing the idea that our actions-good or bad-inevitably return to us. Themes of mutual respect and the strength of neighborhood unity are highlighted with warmth and sincerity.
In a world often divided, Tourist Family stands out as a gentle but firm voice reminding us that humanity is the greatest religion of all.
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A movie of the year
I have never seen a more laughter and sentimental movie ever which I see in this movie I really loved it a lot. A young director more talent we need more movies from you dear lots of love from Srilankan thamizhan. This movie as lots of message and sasikumar sir carrier best movie I will tell you and
This is not a movie actually it's an emotion of young director he's cameo oops I never thought he deliver a good message to this word.
Ellarum intha movie a parunga joly a santhoshama parunga vera level film enakku type pannurtha nirutha mudiyala adhanala solluran ellarum unga kooduma thoda poi in tha movie parunga.
This is not a movie actually it's an emotion of young director he's cameo oops I never thought he deliver a good message to this word.
Ellarum intha movie a parunga joly a santhoshama parunga vera level film enakku type pannurtha nirutha mudiyala adhanala solluran ellarum unga kooduma thoda poi in tha movie parunga.
A Journey of Heart and Home
Tourist Family (2025) is a touching and refreshingly grounded Tamil film that explores the journey of a Sri Lankan Tamil family trying to rebuild their lives in Chennai. What stood out to me was how real and unforced the emotions felt. The performances by Sasikumar and Simran were subtle yet powerful, making the family dynamics believable and relatable. Yogi Babu, known for his comic timing, delivered laughs without turning the film into a full-blown comedy, which kept the tone balanced. The script doesn't try too hard-it lets the story unfold naturally, which worked really well.
The film's strength lies in its simplicity and emotional honesty. It doesn't rely on dramatic twists or over-the-top moments; instead, it focuses on human connection, resilience, and cultural identity. The visuals were warm and immersive, and Sean Roldan's music complemented the mood beautifully. While the plot was somewhat predictable in places, the heartfelt execution more than made up for it. I'd definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a sincere, feel-good Tamil film with substance.
The film's strength lies in its simplicity and emotional honesty. It doesn't rely on dramatic twists or over-the-top moments; instead, it focuses on human connection, resilience, and cultural identity. The visuals were warm and immersive, and Sean Roldan's music complemented the mood beautifully. While the plot was somewhat predictable in places, the heartfelt execution more than made up for it. I'd definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a sincere, feel-good Tamil film with substance.
A feel good movie with a strong message...
A heart felt movie... Comedy works throughout the movie and emotional scenes are top notch... The dialogues at the end are worthy and deserves a big round of applause..
The little boy performance, sasikumar and simran performance are excellent... The proposal scene and balcony scenes are fresh and new... All the characters performed well... After seeing so many masala movies, finally a best movie for a family audience.. hope fully audience will not let this down.. a theatrical experience....
The message is simple, "When you give out Love it will come back again with loads of Love.... " Humanity exists...
A new debut director marks his entry with a Century!!!
The little boy performance, sasikumar and simran performance are excellent... The proposal scene and balcony scenes are fresh and new... All the characters performed well... After seeing so many masala movies, finally a best movie for a family audience.. hope fully audience will not let this down.. a theatrical experience....
The message is simple, "When you give out Love it will come back again with loads of Love.... " Humanity exists...
A new debut director marks his entry with a Century!!!
Did you know
- GoofsIn the film whenever a police officer asks the suspected people to prove their Indian citizenship, the residents show their aadhar card issued by government and the police officer accepts it. However aadhar card does not prove the citizenship of India.
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the distributor chose to make cuts to strong language in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
- SoundtracksAachaley
Lyrics by Mohan Rajan
Music Composed, Arranged, and Produced by Sean Roldan
Performed by Sean Roldan
Chorus by Arvind Annest, Shibi Srinivasan, Shruthi Shekar, & Lincy Diana
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- Gross worldwide
- $561,441
- Runtime
- 2h 30m(150 min)
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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