Most awaited Tamil films in 2025: From Rajinikanth’s Coolie, to Thug Life

The year 2024 has been low for Tamil cinema. Even as we saw hits like Amaran and Lubber Pandhu, Tamil cinema by large had been a spectator of good cinema from other languages. With sporadic successes, it is safe to assume that all the biggies are scheduled for 2025. Here are some of the much-awaited Tamil films that will be released next year:

Most awaited Tamil films in 2025:

Vidaamuyarchi – January 2025

Vidaamuyarchi is an action thriller featuring actor Ajith Kumar in the lead role. Directed by Magizh Thirumeni, the film also stars Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, Arav, and others. As per reports, the film is said to be a remake of the Hollywood film Breakdown. However, it has not been confirmed by the makers. The film has music by Anirudh Ravichander. It is produced by Lyca Productions

Good Bad Ugly – January 2025

Good Bad Ugly is directed by Adhik Ravichandran and backed by Mythri Movie Makers. The film has music by GV Prakash Kumar replacing Devi Sri Prasad. Actors Arjun Das, Prasanna, and Trisha are also part of the film. While not much about the film’s plot has been out, the director released some BTS pictures of Ajith, who seems to have lost oodles of weight for his role.

Veera Dheera Sooran – January 2025

Chiyaan Vikram and SU Arun Kumar of Chithha fame are collaborating for Veera Dheera Sooran which is expected to be a rustic action drama. Interestingly, the makers are choosing to release the second part of the film, before the prequel. Veera Dheera Sooran also stars Dushara Vijayan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, SJ Suryah, and others.

Coolie – TBD

Coolie is a gangster action drama featuring actor Rajinikanth in the lead role. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj in his maiden directorial with Rajinikanth, the film does not fall under the LCU brand of films. Coolie also stars Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj and others.

Thug Life – June 5, 2025

Thug Life, the Tamil film headlined by Kamal Haasan, and directed by veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam, is one of the much-anticipated films for the iconic collaboration after their film Nayakan. Thug Life comes from Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies. The film boasts a star ensemble cast, including actors Silambarasan, Ashok Selvan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Gautham Karthik, Joju George, Abhirami, Nasser and Hindi actor Ali Fazal in important roles. AR Rahman is scoring the music.

Suriya 44 – Summer 2025

Suriya 44 will see the first collaboration between filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya. With Santhosh Narayanan scoring the music, Pooja Hegde plays the female lead. In an earlier conversation with us, the composer had said that Suriya 44 would be on the lines of Alaipayuthey. But given Karthik Subbaraj’s penchant for gangster drama, Suriya 44 is expected to be a love story with plenty of action.

Idly Kadai – April 10, 2025

After helming films like Raayan and Paa Pandi, Dhanush once again is set to wield the megaphone for Idly Kadai. Besides Dhanush, who will also star in the film, actors Nithya Menen and Samuthirakani are also part of it. The film will see GV Prakash Kumar, once again collaborating with Dhanush and will be scoring music.

Thalapathy 69 – October 2025

As Vijay is all set to bid goodbye to his illustrious film career, Thalapathy 69 will mark his final film. Directed by H Vinoth, the movie is speculated to be based on the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari. The cast of Thalapathy 69 includes Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priya Mani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Narain, and others in the supporting roles.

SK 23 – TBD

The film is directed by filmmaker AR Murugadoss with Sivakarthikeyan playing the lead role. With Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead, SK 23 also features Vikranth, Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, and others. SK 23 will have music by Anirudh Ravichander. The film is expected to be a mass entertainer. Sivakarthikeyan had earlier revealed that the film will give him more scope to perform.

Indian 3 – TBD

Indian 3 is the third installment of the Indian franchise by filmmaker Shankar. Headlined by Kamal Haasan, the film revolves around a freedom fighter-turned-vigilante who fights against corruption. The third part will be set in the pre-independence era. With music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film also stars Siddharth, Kajal Aggarwal, SJ Suryah and others.