Meiyazhagan (2024)
Meiyazhagan is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Meiyazhagan ranked near the top of that week's Tamil film crop. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 63 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 177 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 57m on it?
2h 57m of Tamil family with drama threaded through. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — it's early, and 63 votes can still move it
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 57m
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 63 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
Twenty-two years after losing his home, Arulmozhi Varman returns to his native Thanjavur to attend his cousin's wedding. Amidst the celebrations, Arul is reintroduced to an upbeat man whom he cannot recall. With the help of the unknown man, Arul reconnects with his past.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 57m — long |
| Genre | Family / Drama |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
C. Prem Kumar
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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