Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa
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| Directed by | V. Gowthaman |
| Written by | V. Gowthaman |
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| Cinematography | Gopi Jagadeeshwaran |
| Edited by | Raja Mohammad |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar (Soundtrack) Sam C. S. (Background) |
Production company | V. K. Productions |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa (transl. Great warrior who led an army) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language political action drama film written and directed by V. Gowthaman, starring himself in the titular role and Pujita Ponnada. The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of P. Samuthirakani, Redin Kingsley, Mansoor Ali Khan, Aadukalam Naren, Saranya Ponvannan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Prabhakar, Madhusudhan Rao and others in important roles. The film produced by Nirmal Saravanaraj and S. Krishnamoorthy under their V. K. Productions banner is inspired by events from the life of Kaduvetti Guru.
Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa released in theatres on 19 September 2025.
Plot
Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa follows the inspiring journey of a grassroots activist who rises to become a fearless community leader. The film explores rural politics, power struggles, and emotional moments that shaped his legacy, offering a gripping portrayal of courage, charisma, and determination.
Cast
- V. Gowthaman as Kaduvetti Guru
- Tamil Azhagan Gowthaman as Young Guru
- Pujita Ponnada as Guru's wife
- P. Samuthirakani as Jayaraman
- Redin Kingsley as Vaithi
- Mansoor Ali Khan as Kodukkan
- Aadukalam Naren as Ravichandran
- Saranya Ponvannan as Kalyani
- Kabir Duhan Singh as Businessman
- Prabhakar as Inspector Ramkumar
- Madhusudhan Rao as Suryababu
- Nizhalgal Ravi as IPS. Thiruvasagam
- Ilavarasu as Inspector Muthuramalingam
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Judge
- Sai Dheena as Inspector Gnanam
- Karate Raja as Veerappan (cameo appearance)
- Sridhar as Dancer (cameo appearance)
Production
The film is written and directed by V. Gowthaman, who returned to direction after a 15-year hiatus, who was last seen in Magizhchi (2010),[1] now in a film based on events from Kaduvetti Guru's life.[2] The film stars Gowthaman himself in the lead role,[3] alongside Pujita Ponnada as the female lead.[4] The film is produced by Nirmal Saravanaraj and S. Krishnamoorthy under their V. K. Productions banner.[5] Due to a directive by the court to alter the title, after a case filed by Guru's family, the movie's previous title, Maaveera, was eventually changed to its current one.[6] The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of P. Samuthirakani, Prabhakar, Saranya Ponvannan, Aadukalam Naren, Redin Kingsley, Ilavarasu and others in important roles.[7] Principal photography began in January 2023[8] and was done in places around Virudhachalam, Neyveli and Panruti.[9]
Music
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| Label | Vk Musical | |||
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The film has soundtracks composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar and background scored by Sam C. S.[10] and the lyrics written by Vairamuthu.[11] The first single "Pulikodi" was released on 9 May 2025.[12] The second single "Ava Varuvaalaa" was released on 8 July 2025.[13]
All lyrics are written by Vairamuthu.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Pulikodi" | Vairamuthu | V. M. Mahalingam, Benny Dayal | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Ava Varuvaalaa" | Lavarathan | Anthony Daasan, Jayamoorthy, Sulfath Banu sufi | 4:43 |
| 3. | "Pattampoochi" | Vairamuthu | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Madhushree | 4:10 |
| 4. | "Veera Padaiyaanda Veera" | Vairamuthu | Saindhavi |
Release
Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa released in theatres on 19 September 2025, clashing with Kiss, Shakthi Thirumagan and Thandakaaranyam.[14] Earlier the film was scheduled to release on 23 May 2025.[15]
Reception
Maalai Malar gave 2/5 stars, praising the performances of the lead actors and the background score, while criticizing the exaggerated build-up scenes.[16] Raghavkumar of Kalki criticised the film for deviating from the real history, and focusing mainly on the 'cinematic embellishments'.[17]
Broadcast Media carries the film with sincerity. At times, his screen presence and body manguage remind audiences of veteran actor Vijayakanth, but he retains his individuality with grounded performance.[18]
References
- ↑ Tamil, Hindu (6 July 2023). "வ.கௌதமன் இயக்கும் படத்தின் தலைப்பு 'மாவீரா படையாண்டவன்' என மாற்றம்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 January 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "காடுவெட்டி குருவின் வாழ்க்கை வரலாறுதான் 'படையாண்ட மாவீரா' - வ.கெளதமன் பேச்சு". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 31 May 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ Darshan, Navein (1 February 2023). "V Gowthaman's Maaveera first look and motion poster out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ தினத்தந்தி (30 August 2025). ""படையாண்ட மாவீரா" மேக்கிங் வீடியோ வெளியீடு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ Darshan, Navein (1 February 2024). "V Gowthaman's Maaveeraa undergoes a title change". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "படையாண்ட மாவீரா படத்துக்கு காடுவெட்டி குரு குடும்பத்தினர் எதிர்ப்பு - இயக்குனர் கவுதமனுக்கு நீதிமன்றம் நோட்டீஸ்..!". Times Now Tamil (in Tamil). 15 May 2025. Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ நந்தினி.ரா (9 September 2025). "படையாண்ட மாவீரா: "ரஜினி காந்த் வாழ்த்தினால் படம் ஓடிவிடுமா?" - கவிஞர் வைரமுத்து சொல்வது என்ன?". www.vikatan.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ Tamil, Hindu (21 January 2023). ""தமிழினத்தை அழிக்க நினைக்கும் கூட்டங்களுக்கு என் படம் பதிலடி" - வ.கவுதமன்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ 31 May 2025, Ramprasath S. Published; Ist, 01:32 Pm. "காடுவெட்டி குருவாக கௌதமன் நடிக்கும் 'படையாண்ட மாவீரா' படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் வெளியானது.!". Asianet News Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ தினத்தந்தி (25 May 2025). ""படையாண்ட மாவீரா" படத்தின் இசை வெளியீட்டு தேதி அறிவிப்பு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ நந்தினி.ரா (9 September 2025). ""வெளியாகும் 200 படங்களில் 190 படங்கள் தோல்வியடையக் காரணம் இதுதான்" - கவிஞர் வைரமுத்து ஆதங்கம்". www.vikatan.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 September 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ தினத்தந்தி (10 May 2025). ""படையாண்ட மாவீரா" படத்தின் முதல் பாடல் வெளியீடு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ தினத்தந்தி (8 July 2025). ""படையாண்ட மாவீரா" படத்தின் 2வது பாடல் வெளியீடு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa (2025) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Chennai". BookMyShow. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ செய்திப்பிரிவு, நக்கீரன் (14 May 2025). "'படையாண்ட மாவீரா' படத்துக்கு தடை விதிக்க கோரி வழக்கு". Nakkheeran (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 May 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ Maalaimalar (19 September 2025). "படையாண்ட மாவீரா திரைவிமர்சனம் | Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa Review in tamil". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 September 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ↑ ராகவ்குமார் (20 September 2025). "விமர்சனம்: படையாண்ட மாவீரா - உள்ளதை உள்ளபடி சொல்லியதா?". Kalki Online (in Tamil). Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ↑ "Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa Tamil Movie Review". Broadcast Media. Retrieved 18 September 2025.