Jagame Thandhiram (2021)
Jagame Thandhiram is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Jagame Thandhiram sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It's sitting at 5.5/10 on TMDB across 56 ratings, which puts it below the bar for most viewers. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 158 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 38m on it?
2h 38m of Tamil crime with drama threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating is resting on 56 votes so far
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 38m
- Why
- 5.5/10 across 56 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
When a clever, carefree gangster is recruited to help an overseas crime lord take down a rival, he is caught off guard by the moral dilemmas that follow.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 38m — long |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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