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Padai Thalaivan is scripted and directed by U Anbu. Parthiban Desingu penned the screenplay and dialogue. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. Jaganathan Paramasiv

Padai Thalaivan Movie Review

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Review for the film " Padai Thalaivan"
Runtime: 02 Hour 16 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 13-06-2025
Genre: Drama
3.25 / 5.00
3.46 / 5.0

Padai Thalaivan is scripted and directed by U Anbu. Parthiban Desingu Bio coming soon... >> Read More... penned the screenplay and dialogue. “ Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja is a renowned film composer, known aro >> Read More... ” composed the music. Jaganathan Paramasivam produced the film alongside Raju Kalidass. SR Sathishkumar cranked the camera, and SP Ahamed edited the film. Raju Shanmugam is the production designer, and Mahesh Mathew Bio coming soon... >> Read More... is the action choreographer. The film featured Shanmuga Pandian Shanmuga Pandian was born in Chennai in Tamil Nadu >> Read More... , Kasthuri Raja Born in Theni, a small town in Tamil Nadu in India >> Read More... , Yamini Chander Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Munishkanth Ramdoss Munishkanth’s Original name is Ramdoss. He has wor >> Read More... , Ramachandra Raju Ramachandra Raju is a producer cum actor in the Ka >> Read More... , Rishi, A Venkatesh, Yugi Sethu Yugi Sethu is a multi-talented man. He is an actor >> Read More... , Sreejith Ravi Sreejith Ravi is a famous Malayalam movie actor an >> Read More... , Arul Doss Arul Doss is a popular cinematographer cum actor i >> Read More... , and Logu NPKS.

Plot

Velu lives in Sethumadai with his father, sister, and a pet elephant, Manian. When they were in need of money, they decided to make money with Manian. But Manian gets stuck in trouble. Will Velu save his pet Manian? What happens to his family? The answers to these form the rest of the plot.

Star Performance

Shanmuga Pandian’s performance is excellent. He reminds us of Captain “ Vijayakanth Born as Vijayaraj, he was known well as Vijayakant >> Read More... ” in the action sequences and in some emotional moments. His eyes speak well, like his dad. Kasthuri Raja is good in his role. It is exciting to see him in a performance-oriented role. Why didn’t “ Dhanush Dhanush is an actor from Tamil cinema but has appe >> Read More... ” and “ Selvaraghavan Born on 5th March 1977, Selvaraghavan is primarily >> Read More... ” use their dad’s potential?

Analysis

The theme is not new, as we have seen a lot of pet-love movies, including Kumki. However, the making is new. The film discusses animal cruelty and human sacrifices. The first half is a bit slow, but it is not a significant issue, as the second half compensates with exciting moments. Though Captain’s Pottu Vacha Thangakudam song is used in Lubber Pandhu, this film brings a special effect to that song and brings back Captain’s memories. A couple of twists are interesting and are not predictable, which adds positivity to the film. Ilaiyaraaja’s BGM is impressive as ever. The action choreographer should be appreciated for designing a good set of stunt sequences. Shanmuga Pandian’s effort for this film is appreciable. He has taken enough time to make his third film, and his first one being Sagaptham, which was released in 2015, and the second one, Madura Veeran Click to look into! >> Read More... , was released in 2018. The AI portion is fantastically made. Captain’s appearance via AI creates goosebumps. The climax is shot very well.

What’s There?

  • The right actors are placed in the right roles
  • Shanmuga Pandian’s emotional and action performances remind us of Captain
  • The visuals are good, and the BGM by the Maestro is excellent

What’s Not There?

  • A few minor lags in the first half

Verdict

For the message, performances, music, visuals, and the making, the film is definitely watchable once!


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Padai Thalaivan"?

Drama


Who directed "Padai Thalaivan"?

U. Anbu


What is the duration of "Padai Thalaivan"?

02 Hour 16 Minutes


When was "Padai Thalaivan" released?

13-06-2025

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Padai Thalaivan"?

Raghava Lawrence, Munishkanth Ramdoss, Sreejith Ravi, Arul Doss, Rishi Rithvik, Shanmuga Pandian, A. Venkatesh, Kasthuri Raja, Logu NPKS, Yugi Sethu


Who composed the music for "Padai Thalaivan"?

Pream

Storyline


What is the plot of "Padai Thalaivan"?

Plot revolves around Drama, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Padai Thalaivan"?

3.25


What are the audience ratings for "Padai Thalaivan"?

3.46

Additional


Is "Padai Thalaivan" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


What is the name of the action director who worked on "Padai Thalaivan"?

P. Raju


What is the name of the costume designer who worked on "Padai Thalaivan"?

N. Loganathan

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