When the government announces a panchayat election for the village, the two factions see an opportunity to seize power. They import a flashy city candidate (G.M. Sundar) to stand against the incumbent (Sangili Murugan). But a twist in reservation laws forces both parties to find a candidate from the "Most Backward Class" (MBC) and the "Scheduled Caste" (SC). Their cynical solution? Find the most ignorable, voiceless man in the village—Mandela.
For urban audiences who think caste is a rural problem, Mandela holds up a mirror. For rural audiences, it will feel like a documentary. For everyone else, it is two hours of supremely intelligent entertainment. mandela tamil movie
Director: Madonne Ashwin Cast: Yogi Babu, Sheela Rajkumar, Sangili Murugan, G. M. Sundar Release Year: 2021 (Direct OTT release on Disney+ Hotstar) When the government announces a panchayat election for
Watch it for Yogi Babu’s soulful eyes. Watch it for the brilliant scene involving a "free gift" calculator. Watch it because democracy is only funny until you realize you are the barber. Highly recommended. But a twist in reservation laws forces both