Abishan Jeevinth, the only Indian debut director to make history on Letterboxd – ‘Tourist Family’ receives international acclaim!!
The film ‘Tourist Family’ secures a place in the Top Ten on the global film platform Letterboxd!!
In the latest “Highest Rated Comedy Films of 2025” ranking released by the international film review platform Letterboxd, the film ‘Tourist Family’ has secured the 6th position in the Top 10 list. It is noteworthy that ‘Tourist Family’ is the only Tamil film featured in this globally released list. This is seen as a significant international recognition for Tamil cinema.
Letterboxd is a leading film review platform used by film fans, critics, and cinema enthusiasts worldwide. This platform, which selects and publishes the best films in various categories annually based on user ratings, reviews, and viewing experiences, has gained immense credibility internationally. In that regard, the high ranking achieved by ‘Tourist Family’ in the comedy entertainer category reflects the impact the film has had on global audiences.
Critics point out that the biggest strength of ‘Tourist Family’ is its portrayal of the pain and lives of the Sri Lankan people in a comedy-commercial blend that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The strong narrative structure, simple yet impactful screenplay, and humane emotions have received a great reception from the audience. In particular, the impressive direction of debut director Abishan Jeevinth has attracted everyone’s attention. The fact that he is the only Indian debut director to be included in Letterboxd’s Top Ten list for 2025 makes the international recognition received by Abishan Jeevinth through ‘Tourist Family’ a matter of great pride. ‘Tourist Family,’ considered one of the important Tamil films released in 2025, has instilled confidence among film enthusiasts that it will win many more awards at national and international film festivals in the coming days. The accolades pouring in for director Abishan Jeevin, in particular, are expected to establish him as one of the significant filmmakers of future Tamil cinema. This international recognition for a Tamil film in the comedy entertainer genre has become an unforgettable and joyful moment for both the fans and the film crew.