{{Short description|2025 Indian dystopian thriller film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}} {{Infobox film | image = Red Flower poster.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Andrew Pandian | writer = Andrew Pandian | producer = K Manickam | starring = {{Plainlist| * Vignesh * Manisha Jashnani }} | cinematography = K Deva Surya | editing = Aravinthan Arumugam | music = Santhosh Ram | studio = Sri Kaligambal Pictures | released = {{Film date|2025|8|8|df=yes}} | country = India | language = Tamil | budget = {{INR}}9 crore<ref name ="Budget"/> }}
'''''Red Flower''''' is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language post-apocalyptic action thriller film written and directed by Andrew Pandian in his directorial debut, starring Vignesh in a dual role alongside Manisha Jashnani. The film is produced by K Manickam, under his Sri Kaligambal Pictures banner.
''Red Flower'' was theatrically released on 8 August 2025 to negative reviews.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| * Vignesh in a dual role as Vicky and Michael<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=29 February 2024 |title=Red Flower, a racy journey of two brothers: Andrew Pandian |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/red-flower-a-racy-journey-of-two-brothers-andrew-pandian-770880 |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref> * Manisha Jashnani * Andrei Ilapichev * Mehdi Shah * Nassar * Y. G. Mahendran * Suresh Menon * John Vijay * Thalaivasal Vijay as Lucifer * Ajay Rathnam * Mohan Raman * Leela Samson * Gopi Kannadasan * T. M. Karthik *Yog Japee }}
== Production == The film is directed by visual effects expert Andrew Pandian in his directorial debut,<ref>{{Cite web |last=|date=31 July 2025 |title=விஜய்க்காக எழுதப்பட்ட கதையில் ரீஎன்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் "கிழக்குச் சீமையிலே" விக்னேஷ் |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/kizhakku-cheemayile-vignesh-will-make-a-re-entry-in-red-flower-film-1171695 |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=www.dailythanthi.com |language=ta}}</ref> starring Vignesh in a dual role as twin brothers and Manisha Jashnani as the female lead.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=17 February 2024 |title=2 வேடங்களில் விக்னேஷ் நடிக்கும் ரெட் ஃப்ளவர் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1200887-red-flower-starring-vignesh-in-2-roles.html |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}</ref> The film is produced by K Manickam, under his Sri Kaligambal Pictures banner,<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2025 |title='Red Flower was written with actor Vijay in mind' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/red-flower-was-written-with-actor-vijay-in-mind-829944 |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref> under a budget of Rs.9 crore, revealed by the producer at a promotional event in Sooramangalam.<ref name ="Budget">{{Cite web |date=31 July 2025 |title=`இது விஜய்க்கு எழுதிய கதை' - சினிமாவில் ரீஎன்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் `கிழக்குச் சீமையிலே' விக்னேஷ் |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/red-flower-movie-team-press-meet-by-vignesh |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=Vikatan |language=ta}}</ref> Set in the dystopian period, the film stars Russian actors Andrei Ilapichev and Mehdi Shah in key roles, alongside Nassar, John Vijay,<ref>{{Cite web |last=|date=21 July 2024 |title=Red Flower: 'రెడ్ ఫ్లవర్'.. ఫస్ట్లుక్ రిలీజ్ చేసిన విజయ్ సేతుపతి {{!}} Red Flower First look Launched by Vijay Sethupathi ktr |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/south-cinema/tamil/red-flower-first-look-launched-by-vijay-sethupathi-ktr-55159.html |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=Chitrajyothy Telugu News |language=te |archive-date=6 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806193934/https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/south-cinema/tamil/red-flower-first-look-launched-by-vijay-sethupathi-ktr-55159.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and Thalaivasal Vijay in important roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vallavan |first=Prashanth |date=29 February 2024 |title=Vignesh to play duel roles in 'Red Flower' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Feb/29/vignesh-to-play-duel-roles-in-red-flower |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404215930/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Feb/29/vignesh-to-play-duel-roles-in-red-flower |url-status=live }}</ref> The technical team consists of cinematography done by K Deva Surya, music by Santhosh Ram and editing handled by Aravinthan Arumugam.<ref name=":0" />
== Release == ''Red Flower'' was theatrically released on 8 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Jayabhuvaneshwari |date=16 July 2025 |title=Vishal requests theatre owners to prohibit public YouTube reviews for first three days after release |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jul/16/vishal-requests-theatre-owners-to-prohibit-public-youtube-reviews-for-first-three-days-after-release |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
== Reception == Abhinav Subramanian of ''The Times of India'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "The film's one saving grace, perhaps, is its unwavering commitment to its own absurdity. It never pumps the brakes, hurtling towards its ridiculous conclusion with a kind of admirable, if misguided, confidence. It's a total train wreck, but you can't look away. Red Flower isn't a great movie, but you certainly can't accuse it of being dull."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/red-flower/movie-review/123201100.cms|title=Red Flower Movie Review: A train wreck you can't look away from|website=The Times of India}}</ref> ''Maalai Malar'' gave 1.5/5 stars by criticizing the film for its poor screenplay, illogical sequences, and the poor performance of the lead actor, Vignesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maalaimalar |date=2025-08-08 |title=ரெட் ஃப்ளவர் திரைவிமர்சனம் {{!}} Red Flower Review in tamil |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/red-flower-163584 |access-date=2025-08-20 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref> The film was also reviewed by ''Dina Thanthi''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=தினத்தந்தி |date=2025-08-13 |title="ரெட் பிளவர்" திரை விமர்சனம் |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/red-flower-film-review-in-tamil-1173906 |access-date=2025-08-20 |website=www.dailythanthi.com |language=ta}}</ref>
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== External links ==
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Category:2025 Indian films Category:2025 Tamil-language films Category:2025 films Category:2025 directorial debut films Category:Indian dystopian films Category:Indian post-apocalyptic films Category:Tamil-language Indian films Category:Tamil-language action thriller films