Macai(2025)
Tamil105 mins
A drug dealer finds himself in hot water when the merchandise he’s carrying for a local kingpin is lost. Fearing his vicious boss’ retribution, he sets off to make amends, in a visceral, kinetic film that knowingly plays with genre conventions.
Director:Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 2025
- Director
- Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Storyline
A drug dealer loses a shipment belonging to a dangerous crime boss. Terrified of the consequences, he desperately tries to fix the situation and recover what was lost.
“Lost the package. Now he's running for his life.”
Film Details
105Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 November 2025
Also Known As三賊闖天關
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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SubashiniGirl
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Susan LankesterIbu
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Fabian LooAh Seng
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Karnan KanapathySlam
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Kuben MahadevanOosi
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Irfan ZainiJack
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Gwai LouCrew
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Shanjhey Kumar PerumalDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Macai' means 'mask' in Tamil, hinting at hidden identities and deception in the crime world.
- Director Shanjhey Kumar Perumal previously won acclaim for his raw, realistic debut 'Jagame Thandhiram'.
- The script was developed with input from former law enforcement to add authenticity to the criminal underworld.
- Much of the film was shot on location in the less-filmed industrial areas of North Chennai.
- The score uses traditional Tamil folk instruments to create a tense, modern thriller atmosphere.
- A key chase sequence was filmed in a single continuous take lasting over four minutes.
- The film's production design intentionally avoids glamour to show a gritty, grounded reality.