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Bison Kaalamaadan(2025)

7.3/10
Tamil169 mins

Bison Kaalamaadan (2025) is a 169-minute Tamil film directed by Mari Selvaraj. Starring Lenin Bharathi, Mari Selvaraj and Ezhil Arasan. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Bison Kaalamaadan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2025.

Director:Mari Selvaraj
Mood:
darkinspiringemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
17 October 2025
Director
Mari Selvaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 49m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A young man from a troubled village works to stop the violence around him. At the same time, he pursues his dream of becoming a professional kabaddi player.

From village fights to kabaddi glory.

Film Details

7.3Rating
169Minutes
TamilLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date17 October 2025
Also Known AsBison: Kaalamaadan

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkinspiringemotional
Themes
survivalidentityjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
L
Lenin BharathiActor
#2
M
Mari SelvarajDirector
#3
E
Ezhil ArasanCrew
#4
L
LalActor
#5
N
N. AzhagamperumalActor

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaalamaadan' refers to a traditional bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu, symbolizing the protagonist's struggle.
  • Mari Selvaraj reportedly visited several kabaddi training camps for months to research the sport's culture authentically.
  • The village set was constructed from scratch in a remote location to capture a specific, raw aesthetic for the story.
  • Actor Dhanush, a frequent collaborator with Selvaraj, is involved as a presenter but not in an acting role.
  • The film's soundtrack composer, Santhosh Narayanan, used folk instruments rarely heard in mainstream cinema.
  • This is Mari Selvaraj's first film to centrally feature a sport, blending sports drama with his signature social themes.
  • Early promotional materials highlighted that real kabaddi players were cast for key supporting roles.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bison Kaalamaadan

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