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Eeswaran (2021): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Eeswaran is a 2021 family action film directed by Suseenthiran, starring Silambarasan as Aadhisivan / Eeswaran, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan and Bharathiraja. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Its Echo Score is 38/100.

worldwide gross
$1.4M
Echo Score
38
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Eeswaran (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Director
Suseenthiran
Genres
Family , Action , Romance
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eeswaran About?

The premise of Eeswaran without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A close-knit family begins to come apart at the seams due to an astrologer’s predictions of an imminent tragedy.

Eeswaran Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • nightmare
  • covid 19
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Cast & crew

Eeswaran Cast & Characters

Silambarasan leads the cast as Aadhisivan / Eeswaran, with Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Papathi Periyasamy and Bharathiraja as Periyasamy. Directed by Suseenthiran; 17 actors are credited in all.

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More from Suseenthiran

More films directed by Suseenthiran: 2K Love Story, Kuttram Kuttrame, Veerapandiyapuram and Kennedy Club.

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Ratings

Eeswaran Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 38/100, strongest in sensory experience (55) and weakest in story & flow (25).

38 /100

Eeswaran Echo Score Breakdown

Eeswaran delivers a largely unsatisfying cinematic experience, with a narrative that feels overly familiar and a script that lacks originality. While a few technical elements such as cinematography receive modest praise, the predominant sentiment highlights predictable storytelling, uneven performances, and minimal replay value. Consequently, the film is best regarded as a forgettable entry in the genre, appealing only to a narrow segment of dedicated fans.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of visual craftsmanship, the film benefits from competent cinematography that some reviewers found commendable. However, direction and editing receive little positive acknowledgment, and overall production design appears routine. The mixed feedback results in a modest assessment, reflecting occasional technical merit amid a generally uninspired presentation.

  • Character & Emotion 35

    Character work is marked by overacting and limited emotional depth, leading many critics to label performances as exaggerated. A few actors receive isolated praise, yet the protagonist’s portrayal is broadly criticized. The overall impression is that character dynamics fail to engage, yielding a low evaluation for this dimension.

  • Story & Flow 25

    The storyline adheres to a predictable rural template, offering little novelty or narrative tension. Reviewers consistently point to a boring, cliché plot with weak pacing and a lack of logical coherence. These shortcomings dominate the assessment, resulting in a markedly low score for story and flow.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    Sensory elements such as the visual style receive some positive remarks, particularly for the cinematography’s quality. Nonetheless, the soundtrack and sound design are largely unremarked, implying a neutral impact. The overall sensory experience is therefore assessed as average, buoyed by visual strengths but limited by other auditory aspects.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch potential is minimal, as the film is described by many as forgettable and a waste of time. A solitary view noting mild entertainment value does not offset the prevailing view that the movie lacks lasting appeal. Consequently, the rewatch factor is rated low.

Plot

Eeswaran Plot Summary

What happens in Eeswaran from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Periyasamy is a farmer who leads a simple, content life in a quiet rural village with his wife Paapathi and their children. The calm routine of their days is upended when the village astrologer, Kaali — who is also Paapathi’s younger brother — drops by with precise predictions about the family’s past and what the future might hold. The moment his words land, Periyasamy’s familiar world starts to tilt. Just as Kaali foreseen, Paapathi slips and suffers a fatal head injury, and the family begins to grapple with loss while trying to preserve the sense of normalcy they once knew.

Full summary

The whole story of Eeswaran, scene by scene

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Box office

Eeswaran Box Office

Eeswaran grossed $1.4 million worldwide.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.4M

International
$1.4M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Eeswaran?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Eeswaran Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Eeshwaran” and “Eshwaran”.

Also known as
  • Eeshwaran
  • Eshwaran
  • Easwaran
  • Eeshwarudu

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FAQ

Eeswaran FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Eeswaran, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eeswaran?

Eeswaran runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Eeswaran released?

Eeswaran was released on January 15, 2021.

Who directed Eeswaran?

Eeswaran was directed by Suseenthiran.

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Who is in the cast of Eeswaran?

Eeswaran stars Silambarasan as Aadhisivan / Eeswaran, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Papathi Periyasamy and Bharathiraja as Periyasamy, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Eeswaran make at the box office?

Eeswaran grossed $1.4 million worldwide.

Does Eeswaran have a post-credit scene?

No. Eeswaran has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Eeswaran in?

The original language of Eeswaran is Tamil.

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