Watch these 3 popular family dramas in Tamil on Raj Digital TV to binge-watch this weekend

Family movies are always considered a safe bet for filmmakers as they provide minimum entertainment to the audience. There was a time in Kollywood when family dramas used to be the highest grossers. With a compelling screenplay, impressive performances from actors and relatable emotions, the genre is still popular in Tamil cinema. 

However, the genre ruled the roost until a few decades ago. The chemistry between actors and the right mix of commercial ingredients, including chartbuster songs and soulful background music, used to be the formula for successful family dramas. We bring you a few popular films belonging to the genre that could entertain you in the coming weekend and are now streaming on Raj Digital TV and OTTplay Premium.

Maru Malarchi

The film directed by Bharathi stars Mammootty in the lead. Devayani, Ranjith, Kalabhavan Mani and Mansoor Ali Khan among others play pivotal roles in the movie which revolves around the conflict between people of two villages. The patriarch of a village gets manhandled when he visits another village owing to a misunderstanding. This leads to a huge commotion and many people even lose their lives in a fight among the two villages. The movie went on to bag a few recognitions at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.    

Thai Maaman    

Sathyaraj plays the titular role in the movie directed by Guru Dhanapal. It revolves around a wastrel who decides to become a people's representative after he gets rejected by the girl who he falls in love with. He goes on to become an MLA in his constituency, but faces a host of unanticipated issues. He finally succeeds in winning his love, though circumstances make him deal with numerous problems after he sets out to indulge in various welfare activities. Meena, Goundamani and Manivannan essay important characters in the movie. 

Porkkaalam

The movie helmed by Cheran revolves around a potter whose life revolves around his specially-abled young sister. He wants to marry her off to a responsible man, but his father, a drunkard, stands as an obstacle in his life. He finally finds a groom for his sister, but an unforeseen incident happens, leaving him shattered. How his life changes forms the rest of the story. Murali headlines the film which stars Manivannan, Vadivelu, Sanghvi and Meena in significant roles.