An engaging political satire with a well written script aimed at emphasizing the importance of a vote in a democracy. Brilliant emotional character driven performance from Yogi Babu, doing away his usual counters. Rest of cast were apt. Excelllent debut by Madonne Ashwin as the director. He impresses with his writing and execution. The sequences are filled with dark comedy and makes you think about our current political scenario at the same time. Also, despite of handling a relevant sensitive topic, it keeps it lighthearted throughout. The visuals, music & editing add more to the watch. The narration fascinates you in its first 90 mins with a lot of micro level detailing. An enjoyable watch.

One of the best films of 2021!
This movie is not only a great political satire but also a great story on finding one's Identity. Well written mate, Madonne Aswine!

Ok, the best political satire from the k-town in recent times.

It's surely a mandatory watch if at all you're gonna vote for the first time. Follows a very good satirical plot over a simple conflict without mocking any real-time parties which seemed quite interesting. Also, Yogi Babu looked so natural for the first time, strictly no forced jokes by him.

It's so refreshing to watch a well written and likewise well performed movie in tamil.Yogi Babu is riot, his carrier's best performance.Speaking about the so called caste-vote bank politics in such a satarical way which worked well,big time. It's so relevant with the current situation.It's sad that these works doesn't get to release in theatres, which the film deserves.

This film worked big time because of the perfect casting and Yogi Babu's underplayed performance where he doesn't body-shame others and gets counters from the teen guy named 'Girudha'.The team made a smart decision to release it right before the election.

A very good political satire from the debutant director,Madonee Ashwin.

I have this feeling that the entire conceit of this film is developed from this one particular moment from K.Balachander's Ethir Neechal. Despite feeling a lot stretched at times, Mandela almost reaches the place where it strives to be. I quite dig such films which tackle such sensitive issues in a light hearted manner and I had a smile throughout. Also this film is more reasons to believe that Yogi Babu is criminally wasted in the caricaturish roles that he is usually typecast, quite a natural performer. And an interesting addition to the Dalit Cinema movement happening in tamil cinema right now, win 👏

Completely overwhelmed at this very moment.A life affirming film which is poignant and hilarious in equal measures.Yogi Babu is ❤️.

P.S - This film needs a better poster on Letterboxd!!!

Don't sell your vote & Think before you vote👆

A well written political satire which is highly entertaining😂 and thought provoking.
Yogibabu shines in one of the best role of his career👌
neat performances from the supporting cast.
Music👌
Solid debut film for Director madonne ashwin👏👏

MUST WATCH

A Big relief was that no real time references for candidates and parties in a period, where a lot more bigger films do it intentionally for sake of a wider reach. This film will stand tall for staying true to its value.

MUST WATCH* before you vote. Surely, One of best political satire comedy drama in tamil cinema. Madonne Ashwin nailed it with engaging narration in his debut. Witness Yogi Babu's best performance with good supporting characters.

Yogi babu - Nadigan ❤️

Nalla political satire as well as nalla vizhipunarvu thiraipadam.

Tamil cinema needs to make these kinds movies more and more and I'm ready to watch and appreciate them ✊🏽

Duration of the movie kinda felt long, It should've been 120 minutes.

And who won the election? I'm curious to know. 🌝

Couldn't find anything I had a problem with and the movie didn't became boring at anytime
So it was close to perfection
But seriously a very well done political satrie and a great character study.

Satire at it's best !

A wonderfully written satirical drama, which highlights the importance of present day freebies of politics to cast one’s vote !

Nelson 'Mandela' of Soorangudi, Tamil Nadu Local Body Election

My crisp review

-Political satire with subtle humour
-Shows the state of elections in rural India
-Natural acting by Yogi Babu and his sidekick ‘Girudha’
-Highlights the problem of casteism in a lighthearted manner

Nowadays debut director just rock the Industry with their first movie

It a Wonderful movie loved each and every scene in the movie, It shows real caste politics in Tamil Nadu, and that cliffhanger ending just wonderful

Excellent 👌 the lesser you know about the film the more you'd enjoy this !

A nice social cause movie on the importance of the voting.

Unique storyline for a Tamil film that had everything to capitalise as a standout film in the social awareness genre. Directors take it so well until they add these mandatory ‘elements’ for the general audience and sometimes it spoils for me. Yogi babu should do more of these films rather than what he does often.

A strong political satire with a strong message.

Mandela starts off fresh, breaks all cliches attached to Yogi Babu’s persona. The first hour moves at brisk break neck pace, while the second hour staggers a bit, loses its pace, place, and plot. Overall it’s a fresh attempt with a strong female character who’s not even the romantic pair (at least not intended). The third act kind of stutters to a finish, but it could have been an even brisker film. 

Between this and Karnan, Yogi Babu cements his place as a supporting actor.