Nizharkudai

<p>Niranjan and Lancy, a couple driven by their dream of moving to the USA, hire Jothi, a Tamil refugee with a tragic past, to care for their daughter Nila. As Jothi forms a deep bond with Nila, Niranjan and Lancy grow increasingly distant, consumed by their ambitions and neglecting their roles as parents. The film is written and directed by debutant director Shiva Arumugam starring , Vijjith and in the lead roles. The film is produced by Jothisiva under his Dharshan films banner while technical team has cinematography done by RB Gurudev, music by Naren Balakumar, and editing done by Rolex. The film stars , , , , Niharika, Ahana, Dharshan Siva in supporting roles. The film has music composed by Naren Balakumar and the pre-release audio launch event was conducted on 24 April 2025 in , Chennai. The audio rights have been acquired by Mass Audios. was released in theatres on 9 May 2025 by Blockbuster Productions in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The overseas rights have been bagged by Khafa Exports. A critic of rated the film 2.75/5 stars, by praising the story selection, while criticizing the screenplay to be uninteresting. Abhinav Subramanian of gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote “Nizharkudai tries to tackle important themes like parental neglect and the sacrifices made for ambition. It was like a lecture disguised as a movie; even dramas can be fun, but this one was just preachy. In its eagerness to deliver a message, the film forgets that even the most important stories need to breathe.” Prashanth Vallavan of gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote ” is an unsubtle commentary on the modern family system. However, it fails to make a pragmatic and compelling argument for the forgotten traditional values it champions. […] While it advocates for a healthier lifestyle, ’s example of achieving it by giving up on your dreams renders its central message sounding bleak and hopeless.”</p>