
Mandela(2021)
Tamil140 mins
Mandela (2021) is a 140-minute Tamil film. Starring Subadhini Subramanian, George Mariyan and Vidhu Ayanna. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Mandela stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 5 April 2021
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A poor barber gets involved in a village election dominated by caste politics. He becomes an unexpected key figure who could shake up the system. The story follows whether his influence can actually improve life for the people.
“A haircut, a vote, and a village divided.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 April 2021
Also Known AsMandelaa · 命运理发师
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticefriendship
Tonesatirical
Pacingmoderate
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Subadhini SubramanianActor
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George MariyanActor
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Vidhu AyannaCrew
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Mandela MukeshActor
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Kanna RaviActor
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Arumugam BalaActor
→Trivia
- The director Madonne Ashwin was a former advertising professional, and this was his first feature film.
- The film's title 'Mandela' refers to the nickname given to the barber character, not the South African leader.
- It was shot in just 28 days, primarily in and around Madurai to capture authentic village settings.
- Actor Yogi Babu, who plays the lead, reportedly did not use a body double for the haircutting scenes shown in the film.
- The movie subtly references real political symbols, like the two leaves, without directly naming any specific Tamil Nadu party.
- It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for 2021, a major honor for a debut director.
- The script was partly inspired by observations of local barber shops and their role as community hubs in small towns.
