''Rajaputhiran'' () is an Indian

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written and directed by Mahaa Kandhan, starring

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, 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.

Cast

as Chellaiah * Vetri as Patta *

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as Linga * Krishna Priya as Poochendu * R. V. Udayakumar * Mansoor Ali Khan * Livingston as Meesai *

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* Thangadurai as Patta's friend

Production

On 1 October 2024, coinciding with the late-actor Sivaji Ganesan's birth anniversary, the first-look poster of the upcoming film titled ''Rajaputhiran'' starring

and Vetri in the lead roles and directed by Mahaa Kandhan in his directorial debut was released. Starring Prabhu as the father to Vetri, the film features Krishna Priya as the female lead. The film is produced by K. M Safi under the banner Crescent Cine Creations, and the technical team consists of music composer AIS Nawfal Raja, cinematographer Oliver Deny, editor Kamalakannan K, dance choreographer

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, lyricist

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, and stunt choreographers Rakesh and Danger Mani. Apart from the lead cast, the film features R. V. Udayakumar, Mansoor Ali Khan, Livingstonand others in important roles while

and Thangadurai provide much needed comic relief

Music

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. The single titled "Aagasatha Thottachi" was released on 25 April 2025.

Release

Theatrical

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

Reception

Abhinav Subramanian of ''

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'' 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." Sreejith Mullappilly of ''

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'' 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."

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