Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022)
DirectorM. Manikandan
StarringNallandi, Vijay Sethupathi, Yogi Babu, Muniswaran
Watch onSony Liv, VI movies and tv
Best for: Viewers who enjoy slow, character-driven Tamil dramas with a rural setting and a humanistic tone.
Where to watch Kadaisi Vivasayi online in India
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Kadaisi Vivasayi OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 11 February 2022 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 11 March 2022 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 28 days |
| Streaming now on | Sony Liv, VI movies and tv |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Kadaisi Vivasayi story (no spoilers)
Kadaisi Vivasayi (The Last Farmer) is a Tamil drama centered on Maayandi, an elderly farmer who is the only person still cultivating land in a village that has otherwise given up farming. When a petty legal case is filed against him, Maayandi is imprisoned, setting up the film's central conflict between a man rooted in the soil and a system that no longer understands him. The story unfolds patiently, observing village life and the quiet dignity of Maayandi's way of life. The tone is grounded and humanistic, with moments of wry humour and gentle social observation rather than melodrama. Director M. Manikandan builds the drama around Nallandi's performance as Maayandi, with Vijay Sethupathi appearing as Ramaiah, Yogi Babu as an elephant mahout, and Raichal Rabecca Philip as a magistrate. The film runs 145 minutes and is in Tamil.
Should you watch Kadaisi Vivasayi?
Watch it for
- Nallandi leads as Maayandi, the last farmer, in a role that anchors the film's quiet, observational drama.
- Director M. Manikandan (Kadaisi Vivasayi) brings a naturalistic, village-set tone that avoids melodrama.
- The cast includes Vijay Sethupathi as Ramaiah and Yogi Babu as an elephant mahout, adding range to the ensemble.
- Santhosh Narayanan and Richard Harvey compose the music for this 145-minute Tamil drama.
Skip it if
- You prefer fast-paced plots; this is a slow, patient drama about village life and a legal case.
- You want a Vijay Sethupathi-centric film; he plays Ramaiah but the story centers on Maayandi.
- You dislike films with a social message about farming and tradition.
Kadaisi Vivasayi cast
Vijay Sethupathias Ramaiah
Yogi Babuas An Elephant Mahout
Raichal Rabecca Philipas MagistrateKadaisi Vivasayi movie details
| Director | M. Manikandan |
|---|---|
| Writer | M. Manikandan |
| Music | Santhosh Narayanan, Richard Harvey |
| Cinematography | M. Manikandan |
| Producer | M. Manikandan |
| Release date | 11 February 2022 |
| Runtime | 2h 25m (145 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Original title | கடைசி விவசாயி |
Parental guide: is Kadaisi Vivasayi family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the film's drama genre; the film is a village-set story with mild thematic elements. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Kadaisi Vivasayi official trailer
Our verdict
Kadaisi Vivasayi is a grounded, quietly affecting drama that rests on Nallandi's Maayandi and Manikandan's unhurried direction. It won't suit viewers looking for speed, but the 145-minute runtime gives the village and its last farmer room to breathe. Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu add texture without stealing focus from the central story.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Kadaisi Vivasayi online in India?
Kadaisi Vivasayi is available on Sony Liv and VI movies and tv in India with a subscription.
When did Kadaisi Vivasayi release in India?
Kadaisi Vivasayi released in Indian theatres on 11 February 2022.
Who is in the cast of Kadaisi Vivasayi?
The cast includes Nallandi as Maayandi, Vijay Sethupathi as Ramaiah, Yogi Babu as an elephant mahout, Muniswaran, Kaalaipandiyan, and Raichal Rabecca Philip as the magistrate.
Who directed Kadaisi Vivasayi?
Kadaisi Vivasayi was directed by M. Manikandan.
What is the runtime of Kadaisi Vivasayi?
Kadaisi Vivasayi runs for 145 minutes.
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