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Madharaasi

Madharaasi () is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language psychological action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Produced by Sri Lakshmi Movies, the film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, Vikranth, Rukmini Vasanth and Shabeer Kallarakkal in the lead roles. In the film, a fregoli delusion patient becomes involved in an operation to stop a North Indian syndicate from distributing guns across Tamil Nadu.

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"Madharaasi" is a 2025 Tamil-language thriller directed by A. R. Murugadoss, featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in a story about a man with fregoli delusion (a psychological condition where someone believes different people are actually the same person in disguise) who gets drawn into stopping an illegal gun smuggling operation. The film matters as a notable Tamil cinema release that combines psychological elements with action storytelling, bringing together established actors like Vidyut Jammwal and Biju Menon for what appears to be a unique take on the crime-thriller genre.

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6.8

A man with a psychological disorder overcomes trauma and confronts his nemesis in a fast-paced action film with romance and unique elements, exploring themes of resilience and redemption.

Released: 2025-09-04168 minDir: A. R. MurugadossAction, Romance, ThrillerBudget: $24.0MBox office: $736,301

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Cast

Sivakarthikeyan as Raghu Ram
Rukmini Vasanth as Malathi
Vidyut Jammwal as Virat
Biju Menon as Premnath "Prem"
Vikranth as Sandeep Premnath
Shabeer Kallarakkal as Chirag

Themes

terrorist attack
psychological disorder

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Madharaasi (transl. Man from Madras) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language psychological action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Produced by Sri Lakshmi Movies, the film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, Vikranth, Rukmini Vasanth and Shabeer Kallarakkal in the lead roles. In the film, a fregoli delusion patient becomes involved in an operation to stop a North Indian syndicate from distributing guns across Tamil Nadu.

The film was officially announced in September 2023. Principal photography took place from February 2024 to May 2025 across locations including Chennai and Pondicherry. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography handled by Sudeep Elamon and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad.