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There are some movies that bashes on politics and corruption in the name of political drama. But, this movie is refreshing with multiple new angles - not vilifying the antagonist - they have a proper motive which the hero lacks, corrupt people - in fact everyone has a corrupt side right from the townsmen, the wives and even our hero. The beauty of this movie is the concept of 'one vote'. How the villains and the hero uses it makes it an absolutely engaging watch. Must watch!!

Beautiful story line & screenplay. A long walk/journey for Mr.yogibabu who excels in acting.

From all aspects good. Unexpected i watched this movie. This should have been one of the block buster movie if it was marketed properly.

Few more strong scence to show people and mandala bond would have taken this to next level.

One of the best movies I've ever watched. An astounding movie. Yogi Babu killed it!

Apart from election situation, this movie can stand alone ... it should have to be released on theatres. A superb quality story line and a deserving finish...🔥

Excellent plot and released exactly at the required time. All the performers in this movie should be acclaimed. Cinematography and locations are great.

Every Indian voter must see this movie.

The movie has to be voice dubbed in all our Indian languages and must be released in all states of our country Nothing much to say.

Hatsoff to the entire team of Mandela.

Story is more than a comedy. There are no jokes where you will laugh at loud but it is himiliating the current system in poor and uneducated places with politics.

Im fact this is the exact way politics run in 3rd world country. Even though the story is not so practical but what is emphasis is itter truth in the society.

Credits goes to all the actors. Music also ideal for the story. Goof movie but do not expect so much of comedy in it.

This is fantastic movie. It has got plenty of comedies and quite a bit of emotions. It got scenes with extremely realistic incidents which can be easily compared and understand with real world political stands.

There are some super creative makings as well. This movie is well deserved for repeated audience.

Actually haven't expected such a good film. This is probably the best political satire of recent times. If you have the right political understanding u would enjoy more as there quite a lot of ROFL moments. So, hard to write a practically impossible story and change it into a logically possible one with the screenplay. Hats off Madonne Ashwin. This deserves a theatrical release. Also, released at the perfect time. Only problem is at some very few places u might feel the impractical nature of the story, but the respective high points pull the story back on track. A must watch one. One of this year's best.

Yogi babu character was trying to create sympathy and try to pretend as a savior and blaming the rest of the people as villains. The concept of cash for vote is spoken in many movies.

A complete outdated story, which could be appreciated if it was filmed 60 years ago.

Quality movies are rare in Tamil cinema, movies that impress both mainstream audiences and film connoisseurs are rarer, full credit to director Madonne Ashwin, Tamil audiences get a chance to experience something that is very well crafted and swashbuckling, at least once in 3 years. It's a big shame that Mandela couldn't garner a much wider theatrical release. Mandela is a comical political satire, that is wonderfully presented to us by its loveable, authentic, rustic, well defined and strong characters led by the inimitable Yogi Babu.

Mandela has a strong storyline, that will make the viewers think and inspire in various ways. Cinematography is topnotch, with the DOP's choice of filter aiding the mood of the tale. Screenplay laced with some sprinkling of black humour is near masterpiece levels, it is fresh yet very profound and strong. Production design and makeup are good. Costumes are very good and accurate, a rarity in Tamil movies. Music with its songs are outstanding in some portions.

Yogi Babu as a lead actor, delivers wonderfully well, ably supported by by a huge brigade of junior artistes, led by Sheela Rajkumar.

Overall, Mandela is an brilliant all round film that answers some questions on socio-political spectrum in a mature way. The movie is designed for the entire family, again which is a rarity these days. The raw film is a thorough voice over of the common man and is brutally open and honest to the point of answering questions that have no answers. There is not a single dull moment in the screenplay, Two Thumbs for story, direction and for the satire. Thank you Madonne Ashwin, 8.2 stars out of 10 for team Mandela for a peek into Soorakudi Village.

Best political satire in Tamil cinema ever. The movie will stay with you atleast for a day. Perfectly captures the state of Politics in the most simple and straight way.

Best political satire movie. Well directed and good performance by the team. Definitely worth watching it.

Extraordinary movie from yogibabu must watch movie.

Most of the political dialogues are already said ones and reminds it instantly.

The logic misses in many places for example once polls are announced as per poll conduct no new government services can be done but here all happens after the poll dates announced.

Sons are very average and makes us to skip.

One time watchable movie.

Yogi is not just a comedian and this film is a testament to that, his skills are aptly used for this film in a completely believable manner.

The plot itself was so good starting with the introduction of a family drama and division within them and then moving towards the political game with the protagonist role being made as a crucial one in that arena and thus the story follows suit, there was some sluggishness in the middle of the film but overall it was somewhat engaging enough but not so much entertaining as expected with the comedian and it was anew to watching Yogi babu in a much serious role.

Good Movie. Everybody acted well in the movie. Songs were not needed in the movie. BGM was good in the movie. The movie was not so interesting and thrilling at 1st half. The movie was so interesting and thrilling at 2nd half. The movie had many unwanted scenes. Good Movie.

The first act is the state of democracy in India presently and the second act is just fantasy.

This film is a a satire and a brilliant film.

Every on is Mondela in our Society and equally powerful. Its just how we contribute to our coming generation.

Brilliantly written, artfully directed and wonderfully performed. A must watch!

A political satire that will leave you in splits laughing. The story is based in a remote village and the lead actor does a great job bringing simplicity as well as make the audience glued ! I would rather say drop everything now, even pause whatever you are watching, to watch this out ! Stories like this, come once in a decade.