{{short description|2023 Indian Tamil action film by Babu Yogeswaran}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=April 2023}} {{Infobox film | name = Tamilarasan | image = Tamilarasan.jpg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Babu Yogeswaran | based_on = {{based on|''John Q'' (English) by James Kearns}} | producer = S. Kowsalya Rani | writer = Babu Yogeswaran | starring = {{plainlist| * Suresh Gopi * Vijay Antony}} | music = Ilaiyaraaja | cinematography = R. D. Rajasekhar | editing = {{Ubl| A. L. Ramesh | Bhuvan Srinivasan}} | studio = SNS Movies | distributor = Sakthi Film Factory<br/>ZEE5 | released = {{film date|2023|4|22|df=yes}} | country = India | language = Tamil | budget = | gross = | runtime = 129 minutes }} '''''Tamilarasan''''' is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Babu Yogeswaran<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 June 2023 |title=Vijay Antony and Remya Nambeesan starrer 'Tamilarasan' set for its OTT premiere |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/vijay-antony-and-remya-nambeesan-starrer-tamilarasan-set-for-its-ott-premiere/articleshow/100878467.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612110642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/vijay-antony-and-remya-nambeesan-starrer-tamilarasan-set-for-its-ott-premiere/articleshow/100878467.cms |archive-date=12 June 2023 |access-date=15 June 2023 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and produced by SNS Production Company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு ரிலீசுக்காக வரிசைகட்டும் சிறுபட்ஜெட் படங்கள்! ஏப்ரல் 21-ல் ரிலீசாகும் தமிழ் படங்கள் என்னென்ன? |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/rudran-to-soppana-sundari-here-the-list-of-movies-released-for-tamil-new-year-rskyuw#image6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404124956/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/rudran-to-soppana-sundari-here-the-list-of-movies-released-for-tamil-new-year-rskyuw#image6 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |access-date=4 April 2023 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ta}}</ref> The film stars Suresh Gopi, Vijay Antony and Sonu Sood. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is an official adaptation of the 2002 American film ''John Q.''<ref name=":0" />
''Tamilarasan'' had its theatrical release on 22 April 2023, and released on the OTT platform ZEE5 on 16 June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 June 2023 |title=ZEE5 announces world premiere of Tamil action thriller 'Tamilarasan' on June 16 |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/zee5-announces-world-premiere-of-tamil-action-thriller-tamilarasan-on-june-16-23291901 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613205114/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/zee5-announces-world-premiere-of-tamil-action-thriller-tamilarasan-on-june-16-23291901 |archive-date=13 June 2023 |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref><ref name="telugu.hindustantimes.com">{{Cite web |title=Vijay Antony OTT Movies: విజయ్ ఆంటోనీ డబుల్ ట్రీట్ - ఒక్క రోజు గ్యాప్లో ఓటీటీలో రెండు సినిమాలు రిలీజ్ |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vijay-antony-tamilarasan-and-bichagadu-2-movies-ott-release-dates-fixed-121686378524618.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610105952/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vijay-antony-tamilarasan-and-bichagadu-2-movies-ott-release-dates-fixed-121686378524618.html |archive-date=10 June 2023 |access-date=14 June 2023 |website=Hindustantimes Telugu |language=te}}</ref> The film has received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2023 |title=Vijay Antony's Tamilarasan gets a new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/14/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-gets-a-new-release-date-42312.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414080639/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/14/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-gets-a-new-release-date-42312.html |archive-date=14 April 2023 |access-date=14 April 2023 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 April 2023 |title=Vijay Antony's 'Tamilarasan' streaming in theatres from today; issues solved |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-streaming-in-theatres-from-today-issues-solved/articleshow/99684903.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422070613/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-streaming-in-theatres-from-today-issues-solved/articleshow/99684903.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=22 April 2023 |access-date=22 April 2023 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
== Plot == ''Tamilarasan'' begins by introducing Tamilarasan, a dedicated police officer who is known for his honesty and strong sense of duty. Despite his commitment to the law, he leads a quiet family life and shares a close bond with his son. However, his personal life is shaken when his son suddenly falls seriously ill and requires an urgent heart transplant to survive. This situation pushes Tamilarasan into an emotional crisis, as he struggles to balance his role as a responsible officer and a desperate father trying to save his child.
The story takes a dramatic turn when Tamilarasan becomes involved in a high-stakes situation connected to criminals and a hospital where the transplant is supposed to happen. A group of armed individuals take control of the hospital, creating a tense hostage scenario. As the situation unfolds, Tamilarasan finds himself trapped between his duty to protect innocent lives and his urgent need to ensure his son receives the life-saving surgery. The film builds suspense as he navigates danger, confronts the criminals, and makes difficult decisions under pressure.
In the climax, Tamilarasan rises to the challenge, using both his intelligence and courage to handle the crisis and protect the people inside the hospital. At the same time, he manages to secure the future of his son, bringing an emotional resolution to his personal struggle. The film ends on a heroic and heartfelt note, highlighting themes of sacrifice, parental love, and duty, showing how one man overcomes extreme circumstances to fulfill both his responsibilities as a father and as a police officer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alfred Jeevaranjan |first=Jason |title=Tamilarasan review: Vijay Antony's action drama is an exhausting watch |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/tamilarasan-review-vijay-antonys-action-drama-is-an-exhausting-watch-thanks-to-lousy-screenplay-and-making/4dddfd6852142 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
== Cast == {{cast listing| *Vijay Antony as Inspector Tamilarasan *Remya Nambeesan as Leena *Radha Ravi as Commissioner Sugumaaran IPS *Suresh Gopi as Dr. Muruganandam *Sonu Sood as DCP Rana Prathap Singh IPS *Yogi Babu as Jerry *Sangeetha as Padma Srinivasan *Kasthuri Shankar as Jagadeeswari *Chaya Singh as Doctor *Y. G. Mahendra as Arthanaari *Munishkanth as Ganesh Kumar *Robo Shankar as Nambirajan *Master Pranav Mohan as Captain Prabhakaran, Tamilarasan's son *Baby Thulin RA as Minnu *Gowtham Sundararajan as Police Officer *Sendrayan as an auto driver *Aaditya Kathir as Aadhi *Ashvin Raja as Vetrivel *Madhumitha as Nurse *Singampuli as Uppiliappan *Ganja Karuppu as Kannan *Rajendran as Muthupandi *Manobala as Adhimoolam }}
== Production == The principal photography began on 18 January 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 January 2019 |title=Vijay Antony starts shooting for 'Thamilarasan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antony-starts-shooting-for-thamilarasan/articleshow/67584348.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209123836/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antony-starts-shooting-for-thamilarasan/articleshow/67584348.cms |archive-date=9 February 2019 |access-date=25 March 2019 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The film shooting was started on 18 January 2019. The cinematography was by cinematographer R. D. Rajasekhar and editing was handled by A. L. Ramesh and Bhuvan Srinivasan.
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Tamilarasan | type = Soundtrack | artist = Ilaiyaraaja | cover = | alt = | released = 25 February 2023 | recorded = 2019–2020 | venue = Sathyam Cinemas Chennai | studio = Divo Studios | genre = Feature film soundtrack | language = Tamil | length = 32:42 | label = Divo | producer = Ilaiyaraja | prev_title = Viduthalai Part 1 | prev_year = 2023 | next_title = Custody | next_year = 2023 }} This film's music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 January 2020 |title=Ilayaraja composes music for 'Thamezharasan' at his Chennai residence |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ilayaraja-composes-music-for-thamezharasan-at-his-chennai-residence/articleshow/73137076.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309214757/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ilayaraja-composes-music-for-thamezharasan-at-his-chennai-residence/articleshow/73137076.cms |archive-date=9 March 2021 |access-date=1 February 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> while lyrics are written by Arp. Jayaraam, Palani Bharathi and Madhan Karky The whole album was released but after sometime two singles was added to the album. The title track was released and sung by Yogi B, Suzanne D'Mello and Nakash Aziz all of them marking their debut for Ilaiyaraja and the next single Thamizhan Da and sung by Nakash Aziz and Arjun Chandy with the latter marking his first collaboration with Ilaiyaraaja. This is the last movie where Ilayaraja and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam worked together. {{track listing | total_length = 32:42 | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Thamizhanoda Veeramellaam | extra1 = Sid Sriram | length1 = 5:04 | title2 = Yaavum Yaavumey | extra2 = V. V. Prasanna, Vibhavari Apte-Joshi | length2 = 5:08 | title3 = Pakkurappo Pakkurappo | extra3 = Ilaiyaraja, Neeti Mohan | length3 = 5:12 | title4 = Neethan En Kanavu | extra4 = S.P. Balasubrahmanyam | note4 = | length4 = 4:19 | title5 = Poruththadhu Podhum | extra5 = K. J. Yesudas | length5 = 4:31 | title6 = Thamilarasan (Title Track) | note6 = | extra6 = Yogi B, Suzanne D'Mello, Nakash Aziz | length6 = 3:28 | title7 = Thamizhan Da | note7 = | extra7 = Nakash Aziz, Arjun Chandy | length7 = 5:00 | lyrics1 = ARP. Jayaram | lyrics2 = ARP. Jayaraam | lyrics3 = ARP. Jayaraam | lyrics4 = Palani Bharathi | lyrics5 = ARP. Jayaraam | lyrics6 = Madhan Karky | lyrics7 = Madhan Karky }}
==Release== === Theatrical === The film was originally scheduled to release on 6 March 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The next time, The film fixed its release date as 31 December 2021, but was again postponed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 December 2021 |title=Vijay Antony's Thamezharasan to hit screens in December |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antonys-thamezharasan-to-hit-screens-in-december/articleshow/88069169.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203092613/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antonys-thamezharasan-to-hit-screens-in-december/articleshow/88069169.cms |archive-date=3 December 2021 |access-date=3 December 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film was postponed for many years and was released on 22 April 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 April 2023 |title=Vijay Antony's 'Tamilarasan' gets a new release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-gets-a-new-release-date/articleshow/99492934.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417100318/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-gets-a-new-release-date/articleshow/99492934.cms |archive-date=17 April 2023 |access-date=17 April 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay Antony's Tamilarasan to release on THIS date; read Pichaikkaran 2 update |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-to-now-release-on-this-date-meanwhile-heres-the-status-of-pichaikkaran-2/6d1a3bafa687 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417100317/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijay-antonys-tamilarasan-to-now-release-on-this-date-meanwhile-heres-the-status-of-pichaikkaran-2/6d1a3bafa687 |archive-date=17 April 2023 |access-date=17 April 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
=== Home media === Zee Tamil obtained the satellite rights of the film, while ZEE5 secured the digital rights. The film released on the ZEE5 platform on 16 June 2023.<ref name="telugu.hindustantimes.com" />
== Reception == ''Tamilarasan'' received mixed reviews from critics.
=== Critical reception === M. Suganth of ''The Times of India'' gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 and wrote, "The treatment is as old-fashioned as the songs that Ilaiyaraaja dishes out, it results in a movie-watching experience that is as boring as watching an IV drip."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tamilarasan Movie Review : Tamilarasan is all heart, but where's the brain? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/tamilarasan/movie-review/99689539.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423125002/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/tamilarasan/movie-review/99689539.cms |archive-date=23 April 2023 |access-date=24 April 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of ''Cinema Express'' gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5, stating, "As the world of ''Tamilarasan'' unravels, the narrative decisions pose many questions, but we end up with hardly any satisfying answers"<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=22 April 2023 |title=Tamilarasan Movie Review: A sincere Vijay Antony is the heart of this otherwise messy, inconsistent drama |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/apr/22/tamilarasan-movie-review-a-sincere-vijay-antony-is-the-heart-of-this-otherwise-messyinconsistent-42588.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424123027/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/apr/22/tamilarasan-movie-review-a-sincere-vijay-antony-is-the-heart-of-this-otherwise-messyinconsistent-42588.html |archive-date=24 April 2023 |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> A critic from ''Dinamalar'' gave the film a rating of 2/5, stating, "The film was supposed to be released in the 1980s, so the ladies may have cried and watched it. It's too late to release in 2023, which is too boring."<ref>{{Cite web |title=தமிழரசன் - விமர்சனம் {2/5} : தமிழரசன் - ரசனை கடந்து… - Tamilarasan |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/movie-review/2756/Tamilarasan/ |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Dinamalar |language=en}}</ref> A critic from ''Maalai Malar'' gave the film a rating of 2/5, stating, "The corrupt politicians and greedy hospital employees remind us of the films ''Ramanaa'' and ''Nenjirukkum Varai''. The songs make us question, Is this composed by Ilaiyaraaja?"<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2023 |title=Tamilarasan |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/tamilarasan-25550 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424153547/https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/tamilarasan-25550 |archive-date=24 April 2023 |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref>
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