Last updated: 5 May 2026
Tamil · Comedy, Drama
2h 13m · 13 Jan 2022
Music: Ajeesh | DOP: Praveen Balu | Writer: Kishore Rajkumar
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Naai Sekar is a Tamil comedy entertainer that follows the misadventures of Sekar, a carefree and mischievous man whose life takes a chaotic turn due to a series of humorous and unexpected events. The story revolves around his attempts to navigate through these troubles, often leading to comical situations and misunderstandings. The narrative blends slapstick humor with situational comedy, aiming to deliver light-hearted entertainment.
Naai Sekar attempts to blend comedy with a simple storyline, but the execution feels uneven. The screenplay is predictable, relying heavily on slapstick and recycled jokes, which affects the overall engagement. The pacing in the first half is relatively brisk, setting up the comedic premise, but the second half tends to drag with repetitive sequences that diminish the initial momentum.
The songs composed by Ajeesh are situational but fail to leave a lasting impression, while the background score supports the comedic tone adequately without standing out. Cinematography by Praveen Balu captures the settings well but does not add significant visual flair. Overall, the film struggles to maintain a consistent tone and lacks freshness in its humor and narrative style.
Sathish: Delivers a spirited performance with his comic timing, though the script limits his potential.
Pavithra Lakshmi: Offers a decent supporting role with limited scope.
Shiva: Provides comic relief in a cameo-like role, fitting well within the film's tone.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Kishore Rajkumar's direction focuses on delivering a comedy entertainer but suffers from a weak screenplay and lack of novelty. The writing does not offer new comedic perspectives, resulting in a film that feels formulaic and stretched in parts.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, pointing out the film's weak narrative and over-reliance on slapstick humor. Sathish's performance was appreciated, but the overall execution was seen as lacking.
Final Box-Office Result
Naai Sekar released on 13 January 2022 (2022).
Naai Sekar is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Naai Sekar is available on Sun NXT, Sun NXT, Sun NXT, Sun NXT from 13 April 2022.
Naai Sekar directed by Kishore Rajkumar. Produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Ganesh, Kalpathi S Suresh.
Naai Sekar stars Sathish, Pavithra Lakshmi, Shiva, Sriman, Livingston.
Tollybo rates Naai Sekar 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Naai Sekar composed by Ajeesh.
Naai Sekar — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Runtime: 133 minutes, Language: Tamil.
