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Tamil films of 2025: M to Y

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Maaman

Maaman (மாமன்) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, starring Soori as an uncle whose bond with his nephew strains his marriage.

Maareesan (மாறீசன்)

Maareesan (மாறீசன்; Tamil மாரீசன்), 2025 Tamil comedy thriller by Sudheesh Sankar starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu; a thief joins an elderly man on a road trip to rob him. Released 25 July 2025; on Netflix from 22 August 2025.

Maargan

Maargan (மார்கன்), earlier Kanana Maargan, is a 2025 Tamil crime thriller directed by Leo John Paul, starring Vijay Antony as ADGP Dhruv investigating a killer whose victims' bodies turn black; released 27 June 2025, streamed on Prime Video from 25 July 2025.

Madha Gaja Raja

Madha Gaja Raja (மத கஜ ராஜா), aka MGR, is a 2025 Tamil action comedy directed by Sundar C, starring Vishal, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Santhanam. Completed in 2013, delayed 12 years by financial troubles, it released 12 January 2025 for Pongal and grossed about ₹62.50 crore worldwide.

Madharaasi (மதராசி)

Madharaasi (மதராசி), also spelled Madharasi, is a 2025 Tamil psychological action thriller by A.R. Murugadoss starring Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, and Biju Menon; released 5 September 2025, streaming on Prime Video, about an NIA officer and a delusional man fighting gun smugglers.

Madras Matinee

Madras Matinee (மெட்ராஸ் மேட்னி) is a 2025 Tamil family drama, the directorial debut of Karthikeyan Mani, starring Kaali Venkat as auto driver Kannan and Sathyaraj as sci-fi writer Jyoti Ramaya; released 6 June 2025, streaming on Sun NXT from 4 July 2025.

Madraskaaran

Madraskaaran (மெட்ராஸ்காரன்), 2025 Tamil action thriller by Vaali Mohan Das, starring Shane Nigam in his Tamil debut with Kalaiyarasan; released 10 January 2025, streamed on Aha Tamil from 7 February 2025.

Mahasenha

Mahasenha (மகாசேனா), also Mahasenha Volume – 1, is a 2025 Tamil adventure thriller directed by Dhinesh Kalaiselvan, starring Vemal, Srushti Dange, and Yogi Babu, about a tribal village guarding a sacred Yaali idol in the Kurangani hills; released 12 December 2025, streamed on Aha from 13 January 2026.

Mask (2025 film)

Mask (மாஸ்க்) is a 2025 Tamil dark comedy thriller directed by debutant Vikarnan Ashok, starring Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah, about a corrupt detective retrieving Rs 440 crore stolen by a masked gang; released 21 November 2025.

Middle Class (film)

Middle Class is a 2025 Tamil comedy-drama, Kishore Muthuramalingam's directorial debut, starring Munishkanth and Vijayalakshmi. Released 21 November 2025, it follows Karl Marx, who loses a 1-crore cheque from his late father; it streamed on Zee5 from 24 December 2025.

Mr Zoo Keeper

Mr Zoo Keeper (மிஸ்டர் ஜூ கீப்பர்) is a 2025 Tamil adventure comedy-drama directed by J. Suresh, starring comedian Pugazh in his lead debut with Shirin Kanchwala; a simpleton raises a real tiger cub he mistakes for a kitten, released 1 August 2025 to poor reviews.

Mr. Housekeeping

Mr. Housekeeping (மிஸ்டர் ஹவுஸ்கீப்பிங்) is a 2025 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Arun Ravichandran, starring YouTuber Hari Baskar in his debut opposite Losliya Mariyanesan; released January 24, 2025, CBFC UA 13+, streamed on Aha Tamil from March 25, 2025.

Mrs & Mr

Mrs & Mr (மிச்செஸ் & மிஸ்டர்) is a 2025 Tamil adult comedy-drama, Vanitha Vijayakumar's directorial debut, produced by Jovika Vijayakumar; released 11 July 2025, A-certificate, 141 minutes, panned by critics and a box-office failure, distinct from the Hindi film Mrs.

Nesippaya (நெசிப்பாயா)

Nesippaya (நேசிப்பாயா, 'Will you love me?') is a 2025 Tamil romantic action thriller directed by Vishnuvardhan, starring debutant Akash Murali and Aditi Shankar; released 14 January 2025 for Pongal, set in Portugal, music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (நிலவுக்கு என் மேல் என்னடி கோபம்)

Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), 2025 Tamil romantic comedy written and directed by Dhanush, starring debutant Pavish Narayan, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier, and Mathew Thomas; released 21 February 2025, streamed on Prime Video from 21 March 2025.

Niram Marum Ulagil

Niram Marum Ulagil (நிறம் மாறும் உலகில்), also spelled Niram Maarum Ulagil, is a 2025 Tamil anthology drama directed by Britto JB, starring Bharathiraja, Natty, Rio Raj, Sandy, and Yogi Babu, released 7 March 2025.

Oho Enthan Baby (ஓஹோ எந்தன்பேபி)

Oho Enthan Baby (ஓஹோ எந்தன் பேபி) is a 2025 Tamil romantic comedy drama directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, starring debutant Rudra, Vishnu Vishal's brother, with Mithila Palkar; released 11 July 2025 and streamed on Netflix from 8 August 2025.

Otha Votu Muthaiya

Otha Votu Muthaiya (ஒத்த ஓட்டு முத்தையா) is a 2025 Tamil political comedy directed by Sai Rajagopal, starring Goundamani (his comeback after nearly 10 years) and Yogi Babu, released 14 February 2025 to poor reviews and ₹0.16 crore net.

Others (film)

Others (அதற்ஸ்) is a 2025 Tamil medical crime thriller directed by Abin Hariharan, starring Aditya Madhavan and Gouri G Kishan, released 7 November 2025 and streaming on Prime Video from 19 December 2025.

Padai Thalaivan

Padai Thalaivan (படைத் தலைவன்) is a 2025 Tamil action drama directed by U. Anbu, starring Shanmuga Pandian as a mahout rescuing his elephant Maniyan, with Ilaiyaraaja's music and an AI-generated Vijayakant appearance; released June 13, 2025.

Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa

Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa (படையாண்ட மாவீரா), formerly titled Maaveeraa, is a 2025 Tamil political action drama written, directed by, and starring V. Gowthaman as Kaduvetti Guru; released 19 September 2025, 153 minutes, music by G. V. Prakash Kumar and Sam C. S., produced by V. K. Productions.

Paramasivan Fathima

Paramasivan Fathima (பரமசிவன் பாத்திமா) is a 2025 Tamil horror thriller written, directed, and produced by Esakki Karvannan, starring Vemal and Chaya Devi. Released 6 June 2025 with an A certificate, it depicts interfaith love and murders in rival Hindu and Christian villages, and received negative reviews.

Paranthu Po (பறந்து போ)

Paranthu Po (பறந்து போ, Fly Away) is a 2025 Tamil musical comedy-drama directed by Ram, starring Shiva, Grace Antony, and Mithul Ryan. A father-son road trip film, released 4 July 2025, CBFC U, 20 songs by Santhosh Dhayanithi, streamed on JioHotstar.

Perusu (2025 film)

Perusu (பெருசு) is a 2025 Tamil adult comedy-drama directed by Ilango Ram, a remake of his Sinhalese film Tentigo, starring Vaibhav and Sunil Reddy as brothers hiding their father's post-mortem erection during his funeral; released 14 March 2025, streamed on Netflix from 11 April 2025.

Phoenix (2025 film)

Phoenix (பீனிக்ஸ்) is a 2025 Tamil sports action drama, Anl Arasu's directorial debut, starring Surya Sethupathi, son of Vijay Sethupathi, as a teenage boxer accused of murdering an MLA; released 4 July 2025, it earned about ₹4.26 crore gross and later streamed on Aha Tamil.

Retro (ரெட்ரோ) (film)

Retro (ரெட்ரோ) is a 2025 Tamil romantic action film directed by Karthik Subbaraj, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, released 1 May 2025; it set Suriya's Tamil Nadu opening record (₹17.75 crore) and streamed on Netflix from June 2025.

Retta Thala

Retta Thala (ரெட்ட தல) is a 2025 Tamil action thriller directed by Kris Thirukumaran, starring Arun Vijay in dual roles as Kaali and Malpe Upendra; released 25 December 2025, it earned about ₹3.7 crore and streams on Prime Video.

Revolver Rita

Revolver Rita (ரிவால்வர் ரீட்டா), 2025 Tamil black comedy action film by JK Chandru starring Keerthy Suresh; released 28 November 2025, CBFC U/A 16+, ₹4.76 crore gross, streamed on Netflix from 26 December 2025.

Right (film)

Right (ரைட்) is a 2025 Tamil single-location thriller, the debut film of director Subramanian Ramesh Kumar, starring Natty, Arun Pandian, and Akshara Reddy. Released 26 September 2025 by RTS Film Factory; a father searching for his missing son is trapped in a sealed Kovalam police station.

School (2025 film)

School is a 2025 Tamil psychological thriller-horror film written, directed and produced by R. K. Vidyadharan, starring Yogi Babu, Bhumika Chawla and K. S. Ravikumar, with Ilaiyaraaja's music; released 23 May 2025, 147 minutes.