Last updated: 5 May 2026


Tamil · Action, Drama
2h 5m · 14 Jan 2021
Music: S. Thaman | DOP: S. Thirunavukkarasu | Writer: Suseenthiran
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Eeswaran is a rural action drama centered around the titular character, Eeswaran, who is a kind-hearted and brave man living in a village. The story unfolds as Eeswaran navigates family dynamics, love interests, and confronts antagonistic forces threatening his community. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and justice, culminating in a resolution that reinforces traditional values and the protagonist's moral compass.
Eeswaran delivers a conventional rural drama with a familiar storyline that caters to fans of mass entertainers. The screenplay is straightforward, focusing heavily on sentiment and action sequences, which keeps the pacing steady but predictable. The first half establishes the characters and their relationships with a mix of light moments and emotional beats, while the second half intensifies the conflict with heightened drama and action.
The songs composed by S. Thaman are situational and blend well with the narrative, though none stand out as chartbusters. The background score effectively amplifies the emotional and action scenes, adding weight to the film's dramatic moments. Cinematography by S. Thirunavukkarasu captures the rural setting authentically, complementing the film's tone.
Overall, Eeswaran is a typical commercial entertainer that relies on Silambarasan's screen presence and familiar tropes. While it may appeal to a segment of the audience looking for a simple, heartfelt story, it lacks novelty in storytelling and screenplay depth.
Silambarasan: Delivers a solid performance with his usual charisma, effectively portraying the earnest and heroic Eeswaran.
Bharathiraja: Provides a dignified presence, adding gravitas to the family drama aspects.
Nidhhi Agerwal: Plays a supportive role with limited scope but fits well within the narrative.
Nandita Swetha: Offers a decent performance in a pivotal role, adding emotional depth.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suseenthiran sticks to his tried-and-tested formula of rural action dramas, delivering a film that is competent but lacks innovation. The direction is focused on highlighting the protagonist's virtues and family values, though it misses opportunities for deeper character development or narrative complexity.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally gave mixed reviews, praising Silambarasan's performance and the film's emotional moments but criticizing its predictable plot and lack of freshness. The film was noted for its mass appeal but seen as a routine entertainer without significant impact.
Final Box-Office Result
Eeswarudu released on 14 January 2021 (2021).
Eeswarudu is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Eeswarudu is available on JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5, YouTube from 11 June 2021.
Eeswarudu directed by Suseenthiran. Produced by Balaji Kapa, B M Sharfudden, K V Durai.
Eeswarudu stars Silambarasan, Bharathiraja, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nandita Swetha, Balasaravanan.
Tollybo rates Eeswarudu 1.75/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Eeswarudu composed by S. Thaman.
Eeswarudu — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 125 minutes, Language: Tamil.