Thalaivan Thalaivii X review: Fans can't get enough of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in this new family entertainer

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen have struck gold with Thalaivan Thalaivii, which finally hit theatres on July 25. Directed by Pandiraj, this romantic comedy has been one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the season—and judging by early reactions, it seems to have delivered exactly what fans were hoping for. Twitter is buzzing with first-day-first-show reviews, and the verdict is clear: it’s a winner.

One viewer listed out the reasons to watch the film, pointing to its rugged love story, strong performances by Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, Pandiraj’s signature family-centric storytelling, and the relatable regional flavour that transcends language barriers.

Reasons to watch #ThalaivanThalaivii -

1. Rugged Love Story ✓✓

2. Powerful Performers: #VijaySethupathi | #NithyaMenen

3. #Pandiraj: A director whose forte is presenting family stories as complete entertainers.

4. Regional Connect: Despite the language difference. pic.twitter.com/Q6kSuC4Cq2

— MOHIT_R.C (@Mohit_RC_91) July 25, 2025

Another shared that the film opens with a fiery clash between the leads and gradually transforms into a wholesome comedy. They praised the chemistry between the two actors, calling them the perfect on-screen couple and even comparing Sethupathi’s performance to his beloved Naanum Rowdy Dhaan days.

#ThalaivanThalaivii first half review : Vintage #VijaySethupathi vibe 😄❤️

Movie starts with a conflict between VJS and Nithya Menen and then turns into a complete comedy entertainer!!

-The chemistry between Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiyamenen👌🏻 they acted as the perfect husband… pic.twitter.com/46Pt1cVvZT

— Sekar 𝕏 (@itzSekar) July 25, 2025

Someone else remarked that Vijay Sethupathi is in full form once again, and while the second half had a slight dip, the climax landed beautifully. For them, the film was a solid family entertainer through and through.

#ThalaivanThalaivii : VJS is back in full form! 💥

Starts with a tense clash between VJS & Nithya Menen, then shifts into a laugh.

Slight dip in the second half, but the climax hits the mark 🎯

A total family entertainer you can enjoy! 🧨🔥#VJS #NithyaMenen #MovieReview pic.twitter.com/7GEYCssce3

— Shivanshi Singh (@Shivansshi) July 25, 2025

Another called the film both entertaining and engaging, appreciating the lead performances, supporting cast, music by D. Imman (mistakenly mentioned as Sana), and comedy scenes. They rated it 3.5 out of 5.

#ThalaivanThalaivii Review

Entertaining & Engaging👌#VijaySethupathi & #NithyaMenen were superb👏

Supporting Cast does well👍

Sana’s BGM & Music😇

Screenplay & Writing👍

Comedy Scenes🤣👌

Go for it

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5#ThalaivanThalaiviiReview #NithyaMenon @pandiraaj_dir https://t.co/Iu30FP2Gs4 pic.twitter.com/TSeLoFniLQ

— Swayam Kumar Das (@KumarSwayam3) July 25, 2025

One more fan summed it up as a complete rural family entertainer, with Vijay Sethupathi in vintage form, Nithya Menen shining, and strong performances all around. They urged viewers not to miss the end credits and gave it a full 5/5 rating.

#ThalaivanThalaivii – A pakka rural family entertainer 🌟
Vintage VJS in top form, Nithya Menen 🔥 and the comedy works really well. All co-actors have done their roles perfectly. Don’t miss the end credits.Overall, a complete family entertainer! ✅🎉
(5/5) 🔥#vijaysethupathi pic.twitter.com/5OPSE2ioRN

— SIVA SK (@SIVA_SK_SK_07) July 25, 2025

Thalaivan Thalaivii seems to be ticking all the right boxes—and for fans of light-hearted, feel-good cinema, it looks like this one’s a must-watch. The movie also stars Yogi Babu, Roshini Haripriyan, Deepa Shankar, Myna Nandhini, Chemban Vinod Jose, Saravanan, R.K. Suresh and others. It is directed and written by Pandiraj and backed under the banner of Sathya Jyothi Films.