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Shakthi Thirumagan(2025)

5.7/10
Tamil157 mins

Shakthi Thirumagan (2025) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Arun Prabu Purushothaman. Starring Vagai Chandrasekar, Sunil Kirpalani and Kiran Kumar. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Shakthi Thirumagan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2025.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 September 2025
Director
Arun Prabu Purushothaman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A tribal woman is killed, and her newborn is left to die. An old man finds the baby, names him Kittu, and raises him. After his guardian dies, Kittu grows up alone, determined to find and face his mother's killer.

A child's quest for vengeance begins in the trash.

Film Details

5.7Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date19 September 2025
Also Known AsBhadrakaali

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivaljusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Kiran KumarActor
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Vagai ChandrasekarActor
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Sunil KirpalaniActor
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Arun Prabu PurushothamanDirector
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Shelley CalistCrew
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Vijay Antony, Kittu in Shakthi Thirumagan
Vijay AntonyActor

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Shakthi Thirumagan' translates to 'Son of Shakthi', hinting at the protagonist's quest for his mother's justice.
  • Director Arun Prabu Purushothaman previously won acclaim for the rural drama 'Aruvi', making this his first major action-thriller project.
  • Key action sequences were shot in the dense forests of the Western Ghats to authentically depict the tribal setting.
  • The role of the old man who rescues Kittu is played by veteran character actor M.S. Bhaskar, known for his emotional performances.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, marking his third collaboration with the director.
  • A special prosthetic team was hired to create realistic makeup for the newborn baby scenes in the dump yard.
  • The screenplay was partly inspired by real-life reports of crimes against tribal communities in remote areas.

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