Thalaivan Thalaivii

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Thalaivan Thalaivii (transl. Hero, Heroine) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by Pandiraaj. Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in the lead roles. The film was officially announced in August 2024 under the tentative title VJS52, as it is Sethupathi's 52nd film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in May 2025. Principal photography took place from August 2024 to February 2025 in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. The film has music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography handled by M. Sukumar and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav. Thalaivan Thalaivii was released in theaters on 25 July 2025. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics, who praised the lead performances of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, the natural humor, its family-friendly appeal, and a well-crafted first half. However, it faced criticism for a repetitive and overemotional second half, excessive loudness, constant yelling between characters, and a disjointed screenplay. Despite the polarizing critical reception, the film emerged as a commercial success.