Madharaasi starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead is an upcoming psychological action thriller, that releases on September 5, 2025. With less than 5 days left for Madharaasi's worldwide release, here are 5 reasons to watch the movie in theaters:
1. Next After Amaran (2024):
With Madharaasi, Sivakarthikeyan is coming off the massive success of Amaran (2024), which grossed over Rs. 300 Cr+ worldwide, joining the exclusive club of actors Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, and filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who have been the select few to pull that box-office in Tamil Cinema.
Amaran established Sivakarthikeyan as a bankable action star, and now there’s immense curiosity to see how he follows up this milestone with Madharaasi; A crucial moment for both fans, and the industry.
2. First-ever Sivakarthikeyan and AR Murugadoss Collaboration:
Madharaasi film marks the maiden collaboration between Sivakarthikeyan and acclaimed director AR Murugadoss, who is making a comeback after a gap of 5 years in the Tamil film industry. There is significant anticipation, as one looks forward to seeing how their creative forces have come together on screen.
3. Gripping Psychological Action Thriller Plot:
Madharaasi blends romance and action with psychological depth, following Raghu (Sivakarthikeyan) who battles personal trauma while facing off against a ruthless mafia, and a formidable antagonist in actor Vidyut Jammwal. Madharaasi's storyline is layered, and AR Murugadoss promises both adrenaline, and emotion in equal measure.
4. Fresh Chemistry & Old Reunions:
Madharaasi introduces the first-time pairing of actress Rukmini Vasanth with Sivakarthikeyan, adding audience-eagerness over their on-screen chemistry.
After having delivered chart-topping hits in the previous collaborations, Anirudh Ravichander has composed for Sivakarthikeyan for the ninth time in Madharaasi, ensuring fans will experience their established musical synergy once again.
5. Big-Budget Spectacle:
With Sudeep Elamon’s cinematography, Sreekar Prasad’s editing, Kevin Kumar's action, among other technical brilliances, Madharaasi is crafted for a cinematic spectacle, featuring stunning visuals, pulsating fight sequences, and stylish choreography. The presence of seasoned actors like Biju Menon, Vikranth, Thalaivasal Vijay in the supporting cast further assures quality performances, and solid screen presence from the supporting cast.
Madharaasi is a production venture of Sri Lakshmi Movies, and is scheduled to release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and in Hindi as Dil Madharaasi. The U/A censored movie comes with a runtime of 2 hours 47 minutes 33 seconds.