In Tamil cinemas, there’s usually a joyous gathering that feels like a festival for viewers on the big screen. Since we’ve reached the midpoint of 2025, let’s explore some of the significant films that have graced the theaters this year.
Tamil cinema’s big releases till June 2025
| TITLE | CAST | BOX OFFICE |
| Vidaamuyarchi | Ajith Kumar, Arjun, Trisha | Rs 150 crore (approx.) |
| Veera Dheera Sooran | Vikram, SJ Suryah, Suraj | Rs 62 crore (approx.) |
| Good Bad Ugly | Ajith Kumar, Trisha, Arjun Das | Rs 240 crore (approx.) |
| Retro | Suriya, Pooja Hegde | Rs 97 crore (approx.) |
| Thug Life | Kamal Haasan, Simbu | Rs 92.75 crore (approx.) |
| Kuberaa | Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni | Rs. 83.50 crore (approx.) |
1. Vidaamuyarchi
- Cast: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra
- Director: Magizh Thirumeni
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
- Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Box Office: Rs 150 crore (approx.)
Vidaamuyarchi” is a pulse-pounding action thriller that revolves around a troubled couple on the verge of divorce. As they travel towards the husband’s in-laws’ home in Tbilisi, the wife, named Kayal, is seized by a group of abductors along their journey.
Currently, Arjun, her spouse, will need to embark on this mission independently, avoiding any assistance from the police. If successful in locating her, their reunion will be a central focus of the remainder of the film.
Although it was highly anticipated, the film garnered a mix of positive and negative criticisms and didn’t fare well at the ticket sales.
2. Veera Dheera Sooran
- Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dushara Vijayan
- Director: SU Arun Kumar
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Box Office: Rs 62 crore (approx.)
Veera Dheera Sooran – A Modern Crime Thriller
The story revolves around Kaali, a retired enforcer for a ruthless crime lord. As a daring police officer prepares to apprehend the gang leader, the mobster feels compelled to reactivate his former right-hand man, setting in motion a high-stakes showdown between the law and the underworld.
The storyline of the movie revolves around Kaali being compelled into a saga of retribution and brutality throughout the night, which makes up the entire plot. Despite moderate success at the box office, it received generally favorable reviews.
3. Good Bad Ugly
- Cast: Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Prabhu, Prasanna, Karthikeya Dev
- Director: Adhvik Ravichandran
- IMDb Rating: 5.6/10
- Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Box Office: Rs 240 crore (approx.)
The movie Good Bad Ugly is an action-comedy that centers around the tale of AK, a once-infamous gangster called The Red Dragon, who spent 18 years in prison for his wrongdoings but now seeks redemption to secure his son’s future.
Initially, upon my release from confinement, an unfortunate turn of events occurred: my son was falsely accused and convicted. This heart-wrenching situation compelled me to revert back to my previous life, driven by the desire to save him. The movie, while it garnered immense success at the box office, sparked a divide among critics, particularly in regard to its narrative structure.
4. Retro
- Cast: Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, Prakash Raj
- Director: Karthik Subbaraj
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Box Office: Rs 97 crore (approx.)
The movie titled “Retro” features Suriya and it’s directed by Karthik Subbaraj. This film primarily revolves around the narrative of Paari, a man with a violent past, exploited by his adoptive father in his illicit activities.
Yet, following his infatuation for Rukmini, Paari chooses to abandon his life marked by violence. Though things don’t unfold smoothly, causing a separation, he endeavors to regain her affection.
The remainder of the film revolves around the man’s journey to reconnect with her, and in doing so, he discovers his ultimate purpose in life.
5. Thug Life
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami, Ashok Selvan, Joju George
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- IMDb Rating: 4.3/10
- Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Box Office: Rs 92.75 crore (approx.)
The narrative in Thug Life unfolds around Rangaraaya Sakthivel, a mafia boss, and his adoption of a young boy named Amaran, following the tragic demise of Amaran’s biological father during a gunfight.
Over time, as Sakthivel adopts Amaran and integrates him into their group, a significant change in power relationships unfolds. An intense rivalry develops between them, leading to conflicts that dominate the remainder of the storyline.
6. Kuberaa
- Cast: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh
- Director: Sekhar Kammula
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Runtime: 3 hours and 8 minutes
- Box Office: Rs. 83.50 crore (approx.)
In the film Kuberaa, we follow the tale of a beleaguered beggar named Deva who finds himself ensnared in a scandal at the hands of a retired CBI officer. Later, Deva becomes part of a scheme devised by a wealthy magnate, but he swiftly comes to understand that his days are numbered.
The movie revolves around how he manages to evade them, as well as his actions involving the funds he was tasked with illegally transporting, which serves as its main plotline.
Out of all these films, which one did you find to be most satisfying?
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Movies such as “Coolie” featuring Rajinikanth, along with “Madharasi” starring Sivakarthikeyan, are set to premiere in 2023. We’ll need to wait and see what the second half of 2025 brings us.
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