Con City Review: Is Arjun Das & Anna Ben’s Lightning-Bolt Comedy Tamil Cinema’s Most Refreshing Surprise of 2026?

Tamil cinema loves a good con — but Con City takes it a step further by quite literally electrifying the premise. The film follows a struggling middle-class family whose lives take a chaotic turn when a receipt printer mysteriously begins producing Rs 500 banknotes after being struck by lightning — and what follows is a ride that has audiences genuinely divided. Let’s break down what the internet is saying.

Con City : Overview

What Twitter Is Saying

The audience verdict on Con City is refreshingly honest — neither a unanimous blockbuster call nor a complete rejection. Here’s the real picture:

The Positives: One user rated the film 3.25/5, noting the comedy worked well in many places, while Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, and Vadivukkarasi delivered impressive performances. Another described it as an engaging slow-burn crime-comedy thriller with well-written characters, strong writing that cleverly addressed logical issues, and an impactful interval block that kept the second half entertaining.

A third viewer praised Arjun Das for fitting perfectly into the commercial space and noted that Yogi Babu and VTV Ganesh stole the show, with the film also featuring a reference to Thalapathy Vijay.

The Criticism: One reviewer felt the film had an interesting premise but was presented through an uninteresting and tiring screenplay — the first 30 minutes tested patience, followed by an impressive 45-minute stretch, but the second half failed to capitalize on promising ideas.

The consensus? A fun, imperfect entertainer that earns more goodwill than criticism.

Should You Watch It?

If you enjoy Tamil comedy films that blend situational humour with crime capers, Con City is a decent theatrical outing — especially for families. The character arcs of Arjun Das and Anna Ben were specifically praised, with the film having a strong chance of emerging as a family blockbuster.

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