Rajaputhiran

{{Not to be confused|Rajaputhran}} {{Infobox film | image = Rajaputhiran.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Mahaa Kandhan | writer = Mahaa Kandhan | producer = K.M. Safi | starring = {{Plainlist| *Prabhu *Vetri *Krishna Priya *Komal Kumar *Livingston }} | cinematography = Oliver Deny | editing = Kamalakannan K | music = AIS Nawfal Raja | studio = Crescent Cine Creations | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|5|30}} | country = India | language = Tamil }}

'''''Rajaputhiran''''' ({{Translation|King's son}}) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Mahaa Kandhan, starring Prabhu, Vetri and Krishna Priya in the lead roles. The film is produced by K. M Safi under the banner Crescent Cine Creations.

''Rajaputhiran'' released in theatres on 30 May 2025.

== Plot == In the sunbaked landscapes of drought-hit Ramanathapuram, Chellaiah is a resilient farmer whose son Patta (Vetri) gets entangled in a dangerous money-laundering racket. The story delves into family bonds, moral dilemmas, and the power of redemption in a community where honor still trumps ambition.

Chellaiah is a figure of grit and warmth, grounded in old-school values. His son Patta, youthful and naïve, is lured by the illusion of quick money through Linga’s illegal hundi operation—a shadowy system used by workers in the Middle East to send money home. What unfolds is a moral and emotional drama that feels both familiar and heartfelt.

== Cast == {{Cast listing| * Prabhu as Chellaiah * Vetri as Patta * Krishna Priya as Poochendu * Livingston as Meesai * Komal Kumar as Linga * Mansoor Ali Khan * R. V. Udayakumar * Thangadurai as Patta's friend * Imman Annachi }}

== Production == On 1 October 2024, coinciding with the late-actor Sivaji Ganesan's birth anniversary,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-01 |title=Watch: Ramkumar Ganesan Aggressively Nudges Fan At Rajaputhiran Poster Launch |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/ramkumar-ganesan-gets-aggressive-with-fan-at-rajaputhiran-poster-launch-article-113847043 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=9 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009134213/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/ramkumar-ganesan-gets-aggressive-with-fan-at-rajaputhiran-poster-launch-article-113847043 |url-status=live }}</ref> the first-look poster of the upcoming film titled ''Rajaputhiran'' starring Prabhu and Vetri in the lead roles and directed by Mahaa Kandhan in his directorial debut was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-10-01 |title=First look of Prabhu-Vetri starrer Rajaputhiran out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/01/first-look-of-prabhu-vetri-starrer-rajaputhiran-out |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Starring Prabhu as the father to Vetri, the film features Krishna Priya as the female lead.<ref name=":0" /> The film is produced by K. M Safi under the banner Crescent Cine Creations,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2025-03-11 |title=Prabhu-Vetri starrer Rajaputhiran gets a release window |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Mar/11/prabhu-vetri-starrer-rajaputhiran-gets-a-release-window |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=9 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409023925/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Mar/11/prabhu-vetri-starrer-rajaputhiran-gets-a-release-window |url-status=live }}</ref> and the technical team consists of music composer AIS Nawfal Raja, cinematographer Oliver Deny, editor Kamalakannan K, dance choreographer Sridhar, lyricist Vairamuthu, and stunt choreographers Rakesh and Danger Mani.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2025-05-08 |title=Prabhu-Vetri starrer Rajaputhiran gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/08/prabhu-vetri-starrer-rajaputhiran-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Apart from the lead cast, the film features R. V. Udayakumar, Mansoor Ali Khan, Livingstonand others in important roles while Imman Annachi and Thangadurai provide much needed comic relief <ref>{{Cite web |last=தினத்தந்தி |date=2025-04-28 |title=பிரபுவின் "ராஜபுத்திரன்" படத்திற்கு "யு/ஏ" தணிக்கை சான்றிதழ் |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/actor-prabhus-rajaputhiran-film-get-ua-censorship-certificate-1155057 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=www.dailythanthi.com |language=ta |archive-date=29 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250429040623/https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/actor-prabhus-rajaputhiran-film-get-ua-censorship-certificate-1155057 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Rajaputhiran | type = soundtrack | artist = AIS Nawfal Raja and Siddharth Vipin | genre = Feature film soundtrack | language = Tamil | label = Trend Music | producer = AIS Nawfal Raja and Siddharth Vipin | prev_title = Kooran | prev_year = 2025 | year = 2025 | chronology = Siddharth Vipin | misc = {{Singles |name = Rajaputhiran |type = soundtrack |single1 = Umma |single1date = 3 April 2025 |single2 = Aagasatha Thottachi |single2date = 25 April 2025 }} }} The film has music composed by AIS Nawfal Raja. The first single titled "Umma" composed by Siddharth Vipin and sung by T. Rajendar was released on 3 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=மலர் |first=மாலை |date=2025-05-07 |title=ராஜபுத்திரன் படத்தின் டீசர் வெளியீடு {{!}} Teaser release of the film Rajaputhiran |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/teaser-release-of-the-film-rajaputhiran-771807 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref> The single titled "Aagasatha Thottachi" was released on 25 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2025-04-26 |title=First single from Prabhu-Vetri starrer Rajaputhiran out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Apr/26/first-single-from-prabhu-vetri-starrer-rajaputhiran-out |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> {{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Umma | lyrics1 = Mohan Rajan | music1 = Siddharth Vipin | extra1 = T. Rajendar | title2 = Aagasatha Thottachi | lyrics2 = Vairamuthu | music2 = AIS Nawfal Raja | extra2 = K. S. Chithra, Haricharan }}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical === ''Rajaputhiran'' released in theatres on 30 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-07 |title=பிரபு - வெற்றி இணையும் ராஜபுத்திரன் படத்தின் கலக்கல் டீசர்! |url=https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/actor-prabhu-vetri-starring-rajaputhiran-teaser-is-out-with-rajaputhiran-release-date-update-video-151585871 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Times Now Tamil |language=ta}}</ref>

== Reception == Abhinav Subramanian of ''The Times of India'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote " Rajaputhiran works best as comfort viewing for those nostalgic for simpler storytelling, where villains twirl mustaches and heroes make fatally naive choices. The kind of film that makes you nostalgic for nostalgia itself."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rajaputhiran Movie Review : Familiar territory meets expected destinations |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/rajaputhiran/movie-review/121509864.cms |access-date=2025-05-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Sreejith Mullappilly of ''Cinema Express'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The dynamics between Prabhu and Vetri's characters and Vetri and Krishnapriya's characters make ''Rajaputhiran'' an engaging watch for the most part. [...] Ultimately, while these strong performances and character dynamics form the film's core appeal, its narrative missteps keep it from realising its full potential as wholesome entertainment."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2025-05-30 |title=Rajaputhiran Movie Review: Shines in character development, stumbles in narration |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/May/30/rajaputhiran-movie-review-shines-in-character-development-stumbles-in-narration |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=36852966}} Category:2025 films Category:2025 directorial debut films Category:2025 Indian films Category:2025 Tamil-language films Category:Tamil-language Indian films Category:Tamil-language drama films