What happens when a government record declares you dead — while you’re still very much alive? That’s the unsettling premise at the core of My Lord, the new Tamil social satire from director Raju Murugan, starring M. Sasikumar and Chaitra J. Achar. Released on February 13, 2026, the film tackles medical mafia, bureaucratic apathy, and the dignity of the poor — big themes for any filmmaker to take on.
So, is it worth your time and ticket money? Early audience reactions from X (formerly Twitter) paint a nuanced picture — a film with genuine intent but uneven execution. Let’s break it down.
My Lord — Film At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | My Lord |
| Release Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Director | Raju Murugan |
| Lead Cast | M. Sasikumar, Chaitra J. Achar |
| Supporting Cast | Asha Sarath, Guru Somasundaram, Jayaprakash |
| Genre | Social Satire / Courtroom Drama |
| Language | Tamil |
| Audience Rating | ~2.5–2.75 / 5 |
What Are Audiences Saying?
The general early consensus on social media is above average, with reservations. Here’s the honest word on the street:
The Good: Sasikumar delivers a calm, grounded performance that suits the film’s tone perfectly. Chaitra J. Achar brings real sincerity to her role. The climax is convincing, and the film’s central idea — a couple declared dead by government records fighting to reclaim their identity — is both timely and deeply human. A handful of scenes and dialogues genuinely hit hard. Several viewers also noted that My Lord is a step above Raju Murugan’s previous outing, the Karthi-led Japan, in terms of overall coherence.
The Not-So-Good: Both halves drag noticeably. The satirical humour doesn’t always land, and key emotional scenes feel underwritten. The technical aspects — background score, pacing — have been called out as weak. Character arcs, especially Sasikumar’s, feel emotionally limited given the material.
The film’s social satire tradition it draws from — particularly around India’s bureaucratic system — is something Wikipedia’s overview of Indian social cinema has long documented as a powerful vehicle for grassroots storytelling in regional cinema. My Lord belongs to that proud lineage, even if it doesn’t fully scale those heights.
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The Verdict
My Lord is a sincere, noble-intentioned film that bites off more than it can fully chew. If you appreciate content-driven Tamil cinema that tries to say something meaningful about society — even imperfectly — this is worth a watch. If you need a tightly-paced, emotionally satisfying experience throughout, you may leave a little unfulfilled.
