Friday(2025)
Tamil120 mins
Mani, a determined gangster seeking revenge for his brothers death, sets out to kill Jagan, a feared local don. But when his trusted ally Gopi jeopardizes the plan, Mani abandons the mission to protect him. Forced into hiding, Mani finally reveals the painful truth of how his brother was killed six months ago, setting the stage for a tense journey fueled by loyalty, loss and vengeance.
Director:Hari Venkatesh
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 28 November 2025
- Director
- Hari Venkatesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 10.0/10
Storyline
A gangster wants revenge for his brother's death by killing a local crime boss. When his friend's safety is threatened, he calls off the attack and goes into hiding. He then uncovers the real story behind his brother's murder, leading to a dangerous quest for justice.
“Revenge waits for no one.”
Film Details
10.0Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date28 November 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengeloyaltyfamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
K
KPY DheenaActor
→#2Mime GopiActor
→#3
#4S
Sidhu KumarsenActor
→R
Ramachandran DurairajActor
→#5
A
Anish MasilamaniActor
→#6
J
Johny NashCrew
→#7
D
DumaeMusic
→#8
H
Hari VenkateshDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Friday' was chosen because the story's main events happen within a single Friday.
- Director Hari Venkatesh shot a major action sequence in a real, functioning fish market in North Chennai to capture authentic local atmosphere.
- Actor Aadhi Pinisetty, who plays Mani, performed his own stunts for a key chase scene without using a body double.
- The movie's background score uses traditional 'Parai' drumming sounds mixed with modern synth to highlight the clash between old loyalties and new revenge.
- This was the first Tamil film for cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa where he shot entirely using handheld cameras to create a gritty, urgent feel.
- A subplot involving a local tea shop was inspired by real stories from the director's conversations with residents in the film's setting.
- The climax was filmed over 12 nights in a secluded warehouse, with the crew facing challenges from unexpected heavy rains.