'Thadayam' Twitter review: Samuthirakani shines as a cop, Early killer reveal disappoints fans

Fans of crime thrillers finally got their dose with the Tamil series 'Thadayam', which started streaming on ZEE5 on February 27. Set in 1999, the six-episode show follows a tense police investigation into a string of murders along the Tamil Nadu-Telangana border. Headlined by Samuthirakani and Shivada, the series combines procedural investigation with thriller elements. Almost immediately after its release, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their first impressions, generating a lively discussion about the story, performances, and pacing.Viewers enjoyed the show’s short length and engaging acting. One fan wrote, “Plot line interesting ah இருந்துச்சு… but இன்னும் நிறைய twist & turns வச்சிருக்கலாம் (The plot was interesting, but there could have been more twists and turns). Big minus – killer reveal கொஞ்சம் early ah வந்துருச்சு (The killer was revealed a little early).” Another viewer commented, “@thondankani sir sema performance (Sir’s performance was amazing). Mini web series – total runtime சுமார் 130 mins தான் (around 130 minutes). Short and crisp. Family oda comfortable ah pakka koodiya crime thriller (A crime thriller that can be comfortably watched with family). Overall – Above Average Investigation Drama.” Fans particularly noted the show’s family-friendly approach and manageable runtime.Other viewers pointed out aspects that could have been improved. One fan observed, “Villain characters & their screen presence stand out. Not an out-of-the-box investigation thriller — but works as an okay-ish time-pass watch.” Some felt that revealing the killer too early reduced suspense, while Samuthirakani’s realistic performance and the background score helped maintain tension. Fans observed that the bilingual conversations in Tamil and Telugu were a little awkward at times but somewhat added local flavor. Overall, fans feel it was an honest attempt worth watching once, but nothing more.'Thadayam' focuses on solving a set of interlinked murders and follows the investigation carried out by Samuthirakhani’s character. The series is written and directed by Navinkumar Palanivel. Cinematography is by KK, editing by Dinesh Kumar, and music by Vibin Baskar. The ensemble cast includes Samuthirakani, Shivada, Raj Tirandas, Munnar Ramesh, Sundharpandyan, Prem, Kotravai, Vishakan, Pulipandi, Abhishek Joseph George, Ravichandran, Karthi, Suparna, and Dayalan.