Tourist Family created a great impression in theatres, the movie is available for streaming now and still feels just as close to the viewers. The drama charmed the audience earlier this year with its new ideas, strong emotions and a mix of humour and social issues.
The director was a talented new face, and the film featured a talented ensemble cast, which helped it quietly gain popularity as one of 2025’s top family dramas. As the Tourist Family OTT release date is finally arriving, anyone can now watch and experience the story that impressed all types of viewers.
So where can you watch it? And what is so special about this movie? Let’s take a closer look.
Tourist Family Movie Plot
Against the background of Sri Lanka’s economic situation, the film follows Das and his family, wife Vasanthi, sons Nithushan and Mulli, as they go to India looking for security and better circumstances. Prakash, Vasanthi’s brother, helps them in Chennai and they cover up their Eelam Tamil background by saying they are from the Malayali community.
Having to fly under the radar is difficult for them due to suspicion that it targeted Sri Lankan refugees after a bomb blast. Because of the tension and the impending police results, family members must use caution. Still, the author chooses not to use conflict as the main theme. After a while, the family forms bonds with their sceptical neighbours, starting with doubt but growing into bonding together. It manages to be funny at times, but also includes touching scenes that look at difficulties surrounding identity and belonging.
Who’s Who in Tourist Family
Seasoned actors and promising upcoming stars are part of the outstanding cast.
- M. Sasikumar as Dharmadas “Das”: He portrays Das as calm, but the emotions he shows when facing inner conflicts are moving.
- Simran as Vasanthi Dharmadas: Simran, in the role of Vasanthi Dharmadas, brings a sense of calm and motherly love.
- Mithun Jai Sankar as Nithushan: A challenging character that brings a lot of emotion to the story.
- Kamalesh Jagan as Mulli: shows innocence and humour in his performance as Mulli, giving hope to the audience.
- Yogi Babu’s role as Prakash: Vasanthi’s brother adds more comedy to the film without weakening the emotional storyline.
- Ramesh Thilak as Constable Bhairavan and Ramkumar Prasanna as ACP Balwan Singh: investigating the case.
- M. S. Bhaskar, Elango Kumaravel, Sreeja Ravi, Soundarya Saravanan and Bagavathi Perumal are the neighbourhood cast, and all play important roles in creating the community atmosphere in the film.
Tourist Family OTT Release Date: Missed It in Theatres? It’s Time to Stream
JioHotstar is now streaming Tourist Family which had a successful theatrical release and will be available from June 2, 2025. The film was ready for streaming exactly a month after it was shown in theatres.
To make it accessible across regions, the film is streaming in five languages:
- Tamil (original)
- Malayalam
- Telugu
- Kannada
- Hindi
Wherever you are in India, you can watch with the subtitles in the language you prefer. SimplySouth offers the film to viewers outside India who want to watch south movies.
If you missed it in theaters or want to rewatch it with family, Tourist Family is now just a tap away on your phone, TV, or tablet.
Why You Should Watch It?
1. Real-world relevance: The film explains the refugee crisis using honesty instead of exaggeration or preaching.
2. Strong performances: Great acting stood out, mostly from Sasikumar, Simran and the young cast.
3. A Balanced tone: It includes drama, humour and feelings, yet it keeps the pace steady.
4. Fresh storytelling: A refugee story told not through pain alone, but through community, connection, and cultural adaptation.
5. Engaging music and visuals: The movie’s songs keep up the emotional tempo and Aravind Viswanathan’s camera work illuminates the story and its various emotional turns.
Conclusion
In essence, Tourist Family is about any family seeking inclusion, understanding and respect, not just about refugees. Because of its recent subjects and lovable characters, it connects to viewers on a personal level. Now streaming on JioHotstar and SimplySouth, it’s the perfect weekend watch if you’re looking for something meaningful, heartwarming, and refreshingly grounded.
Amit Gupta is a 2016 graduate of Delhi University, India. After working over a decade as an additional writer at TheScoopVilla, he decided to start his own news publication. He mainly focuses on Bollywood News, Hindi and South Indian Movies, Web series articles and editorials. He likes to cooking and play cricket in his free time. Follow On Facebook.