Madharaasi 2025: Sivakarthikeyan marks his first collaboration with director AR Murugadoss for this action thriller

Last Updated: 06.10 AM, Aug 27, 2025
Madharaasi is the next big release from Tamil cinema. With this year filled with a mix bag of releases, and some major disappointments from stars, Sivakarhtikeyan’s action thriller is expected to break the curse. But before you book your tickets for Madharaasi, here is everything you need to know about the film.
Madharaasi is set to release in theatres on September 5. The film will be releasing along with another Tamil film Bad Girl. Madharaasi will be the next big release in Tamil cinema after Coolie, and is expected to be the major Tamil film next week, hence will enjoy an undivided attention.
The trailer of Madharaasi was released by the makers recently. Filled with action sequences, and commercial elements, the trailer begins with a voiceover asking everyone to love others equally and which is professed by all relions. Sivakarthikeyan is given an action avatar while Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead. There are police who is trying to stop a deadly assignment, as the trailer is filled with stunt sequences. The plot of the film has not yet been revealed, but with an underlying issue being talked about, Madharaasi promises a commercial flick.

Madharaasi is headlined by Sivakarthikeyan, who will be marking his first collaboration with AR Murugadoss. Kannada actor Rukmini Vasanth will be playing the female lead. Others part of the cast includes Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Vikranth among others.
Madharaasi is helmed by AR Murugadoss who is making a return to Tamil cinema after nearly five years since Darbar. The technical crew includes cinematography by Sudeep Elamon and editing handled by Sreekar Prasad. Kevin Kumar is the action coordinator, while the music is scored by Anirudh Ravichander.
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In Tamil Nadu, Madharaasi FDFS shows will begin by 9 am.
Madharaasi has been censored U/A by the board, making it a film that can be watched by adults and children with adult supervision. It will have a runtime of two hours and 45 minutes.

The plot of Madharaasi has not yet been revealed by the makers.
Prime Video has bagged the post-theatrical streaming rights of the film. The OTT partner will announce the streaming date after Madharaasi’s theatrical run.
Q. Who is the heroine of Sivakarthikeyan's Madharaasi?
A. Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead in Madharaasi starring Sivakarthikeyan.
Q. How much Sivakarthikeyan's salary in Madharaasi?
A. As per reports, Sivakarthikeyan got paid Rs 40 crore for Madharaasi.
Q. What is Madharaasi release date?
A. Madharaasi releases in theatres on September 5.