Madharaasi starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead releases on September 5, 2025, and the movie marks the Tamil star actor's maiden collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker AR Murugadoss. At the recently televised Madharaasi audio launch event, Sivakarthikeyan shared his emotional journey from being a script-writer for the audio launch function of AR Murugadoss directed 7 Aum Arivu (2011), then acting in the AR Murugadoss production Maan Karate (2014), to now doing a film with the director himself.
"14 years ago, I was called and offered to anchor the '7aum Arivu' audio launch event, which I readily agreed to. But they decided on actor Jai to host the event instead, and I was asked if I could write the script for the show, which I once again eagerly took upon.
At the '7aum Arivu' audio launch, I stood behind stage and kept giving actor Jai his cues. From the stage gap, I could see ('7aum Arivu' lead actor) Suriya, director AR Murugadoss, and (film's producer) Udhayanidhi Stalin. Even the reason I was vying for anchoring that event was to show any of my talents on stage, and land a chance to work with director AR Murugadoss in any film of his.
A few years later, I received another phone call. A movie was being made in AR Murgadoss Productions, and his assistant was directing it and they wanted me as the hero. I readily accepted that offer as it was my desire to work with AR Murugadoss, and that film is 'Maan Karate'.
At the 'Maan Karate' audio launch, director Shankar was the chief guest. While speaking at that event I had expressed my desire to work with directors Shankar and AR Murugadoss on their movies. That was the time when social media was booming. I was trolled for asking for a film with AR Murugadoss or Shankar as an emerging actor.
But I had hope, you people kept cheering, and I kept running. Today 'Madharaasi' directed by AR Murugadoss has me as the hero, and I'm here talking to you all. This isn't my hardwork alone. You all have seen me as one of you, clapped for me, and made me stand here.
The heroes AR Murugadoss has worked with—Superstar Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan. It is surreal for me that I, Sivakarthikeyan has been added to this list by AR Murugadoss, and I thank him for that, and the people of Tamil Nadu."
From humble beginnings, to now a star. His journey is an inspiration.
— Sri Lakshmi Movies (@SriLakshmiMovie) August 31, 2025
With love to @Siva_Kartikeyan from the Telugu audience ❤️
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A psychological action thriller, Madharaasi produced by Sri Lakshmi Movies also stars Krithi Shetty, Biju Menon, Vikranth, Vidyut Jammwal, Shabeer Kallarakkal, among others. The U/A censored movie has Anirudh Ravichander for music, and comes with a runtime of 2 hours 47 minutes 33 seconds.