Mersal
Directed by Atlee · 2017 ·
Mersal (2017) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (82%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
Where to watch Mersal by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | ZEE5 |
| Nigeria | ZEE5 |
| Pakistan | ZEE5 |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (82/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Mersal worth watching?
Yes — Mersal earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Atlee’s dual-role mass entertainer cemented Thalapathy Vijay’s pan-India stardom with political punch and set pieces.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (90%) responded more warmly than critics (82%).
What is Mersal about?
A few individuals in the medical profession are murdered or kidnapped, and the cop investigating the case suspects a doctor and arrests him. But is he the one who is behind these crimes? And why are they being committed?
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Critic Reviews
Mersal (2017) Review: Atlee’s Dual-Role Sermon with Set Pieces
★★★½☆
Thalapathy Vijay plays doctor and magician against a medical-corruption plot — Tamil mass cinema as public-health pamphlet, with A. R. Rahman on the soundtrack.
Recommended for Vijay/Atlee fans — political punch, uneven as drama.
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