Tamil cinema is ready with a new lineup of the release of large screen this month. This year, in the celebration of Diwali, a list of top Tamil films released in theaters is given here.
4 top Tamil films released in theaters
1. Bison
- Mold: Dhruv Vikram, Anupama Parameshwaran, Lal, Pasupati, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azham Perumal
- Director: Mari Celluraj
- Style: Game drama
- Release date: October 17, 2025
Bison is an upcoming Tamil-language game drama film starring Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parmeswaran in the lead roles. Written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, the film is around a Kabdi tournament, leading the audience on a journey of grit, courage and glory.
The film also includes the roles of Lal, Pasupathi, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azham Perumal and others.
2. diesel
- Mold: Harish Kalyan, Atulya Ravi, Vinay Rai, P. Sai Kumar, Ananya, Karunas, Ramesh Thilak, Kali Venkat
- Director: Shanmugam Muthusmy
- Style: Action thriller
- Release date: October 17, 2025
After a tremendous success of films like Parking and Lubber Pandu, Harish Kalyan returns to the big screen with Diesel’s action thriller. Directed by debutant Shanmugam Muthusmi, the film includes Atulya Ravi and Vinay Rai as co-leaders.
The musical track and background scores are composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, with a song called “Beer Song” already a massive hit.
3. Buddy
- Mold: Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamita Baiju, R. Sarathkumar, Hiridhu Harun, Dravid Selvam, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma
- Director: Kerathiskavaran
- Style: Romantic action comedy
- Release date: October 17, 2025
Man, starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role, is set to release in theaters in this Diwali. The romantic comedy action has so far introduced Pradeep to another bizarre and wild character, in which Premalu has given fame to Mamita Baiju as a female lead.
Artists are R. Sarathkumar, Hiridhu Aaron, Dravida Selvam, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma, and more are included. The music has been composed by the viral sensation Sai Abhankkar.
After his dramatic run, Yar OTT platform will stream on Netflix.
4. Love Insurance Company (Lick)
- Mold: Pradeep Ranganathan, Krethi Shetty, SJ Surya, Yogi Babu, Seaman, Gauri Ji Kishan, Shah Ra, Malvika, Messkin, Anirudh Ravichender (Voice-online)
- Director: Vignesh Shivan
- Style: Science-Fi romantic comedy
- Release date: October 17, 2025
Love Insurance Company (or Lick) is a science fiction romantic comedy with the lead role of Pradeep Ranganathan. Set in Futuristic Chennai, the story examines a world where romance and love have been commercialized through bizarre dating trends.
Amidst anarchy, a man still believes in true love. When he meets Dhema, his world changes, but his journey is complicated with a powerful corporate tycoon called Surian.
Although both Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer films have been slated for release on the same day, rumors suggest that one of them can be postponed. However, no official confirmation has been made.
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