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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Siruvan Samuel
| image =
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| native_name = 
| director = Sadhu Burlington
| writer =
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on = 
| producer = Countryside Films
| starring = Ajidhan Thavasimuthu<br/>Vishnu KG
| narrator =
| cinematography = Sivananth Gandhi
| editing = Ajith Stephen
| music = Mano/Stanley John
| studio = 
| distributor = Action Reaction Jenish
| released = {{film date|2023|05|12|df=y}}
| runtime = 90 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Siruvan Samuel''''' ({{Translation|Little Samuel}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[family drama film]] written and directed by Sadhu Burlington. It is the first Tamil feature film from [[Kanyakumari]].

== Cast ==
* Ajidhan Thavasimuthu as Sam
* Vishnu KG as Rajesh
* Aparna as Jeba Akka (Tution akka)

== Production ==
The trailer of the movie was released by [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] on 23 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 Dec 2022 |title=Siruvan Samuel Official trailer was released |url=https://www.virakesari.lk/article/144003 |access-date=4 March 2023 |website=Virakesari}}</ref> Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Children’s [[Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2023 |title=Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Children's Film Festival |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/siruvan-samuel-selected-for-beijing-international-childrens-film-festival/articleshow/98857232.cms |access-date=24 March 2023 |website=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Children's Film Festival |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/dec/24/siruvan-samuel-selected-for-beijing-international-childrens-film-festival-2560680.html |access-date=4 March 2023 |website=New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Film festival |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/mar/29/siruvan-samuel-selected-for-beijing-international-childrens-film-festival-41680.html |access-date=4 March 2023 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref>

== Theatrical ==
Siruvan Samuel was released in theaters across Tamil Nadu on May 12, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2023 |title='Siruvan Samuel' movie review: Amateurish filmmaking sabotages a hearty tale |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siruvan-samuel-movie-review-amateurish-filmmaking-sabotages-a-hearty-tale/article66831748.ece |access-date=12 May 2023 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Reception ==
M Suganth critic of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that "The film's earnestness to provide a unique experience turns out to be its trump card that counterbalances its flaws."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Siruvan Samuel Movie Review : A bittersweet coming-of-age film that falls just short of being truly good |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/siruvan-samuel/movie-review/100189823.cms |access-date=2023-05-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' wrote that ""This boy Samuel will be a perfect choice for those who enjoy good works too. Boy Samuel - The First Step in Alternative Cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2023 |title='Siruvan Samuel' movie review: யதார்த்தம் என்பதற்கு மிக சிறந்த உதாரணம் இந்த படம் |url=https://kalkionline.com/cinema/review/illustrating-childrens-lifestyle-siruvan-samuel |access-date=12 May 2023 |website=Kalkionline}}</ref> Jayabhuvaneshwari B critic of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that "''Siruvan Samuel'' ends with Ajidhan (who has won our hearts with his performance by now), drenching in the rain, as he repents for a small yet significant mistake he makes in the course of fulfilling his dream.".<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2023 |title=Siruvan Samuel Movie Review: An ambitious tale made vague by an esoteric dialect |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/may/11/siruvan-samuel-movie-review-an-ambitious-tale-made-vague-by-an-esoteric-dialect-43309.html |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Bhuvanesh Chandar critic of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "Amateurish filmmaking sabotages a hearty tale".<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2023 |title='Siruvan Samuel' movie review: Amateurish filmmaking sabotages a hearty tale |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siruvan-samuel-movie-review-amateurish-filmmaking-sabotages-a-hearty-tale/article66831748.ece |access-date=12 May 2023 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>

A critic from ''[[Dina Thanthi]]'' wrote that "Director Sadhu Burlington has given the best work by realistically telling how children's world is in their eyes in a simple screenplay. The director's success is keeping the audience together with the lives of the characters."<ref>{{Cite web |last=தினத்தந்தி |date=2023-05-13 |title=சினிமா விமர்சனம்: சிறுவன் சாமுவேல் |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/Review/film-review-boy-samuel-963478 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=www.dailythanthi.com |language=ta}}</ref>''[[Maalai Malar]]'' critic rated 2.5 out of 5<ref>{{Cite web |last=maalaimalar |date=2023-05-12 |title=Siruvan Samuel |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/siruvan-samuel-26144 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|id=tt23018318}}

[[Category:2023 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2023 Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

Siruvan Samuel - Revision history

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