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Thalaivan Thalaivii trailer out: The Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen starrer showcases a turbulent love story

Thalaivan Thalaivii trailer out: The Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen starrer showcases a turbulent love story

Time of India17-07-2025
The release of Pandiraj's next Tamil film, 'Thalaivan Thalaivi,' happened on July 25, 2025, the recently released teaser hints into a harsh, emotionally charged love narrative.
Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, the film chronicles the highs and lows of a marriage beginning with love but spiraling into chaos.
Thalaivan Thalaivii trailer
showcases a love-hate relationship set in a restaurant
At a small restaurant called Hotel Raghavarthini, Vijay Sethupathi's character Aakasaveeran and Nithya Menen's Perarasi run the business together. The storyline starts to unfold there. The trailer begins with loving scenes between the couple but shifts to harsh arguments and conflicts which were never finished that risk both their marriage and job.
Their never-ending fighting causes the diner to close under a sign stating, "Closed owing to unresolved conflict," which is a metaphor for their downfall. Perarasi ultimately requests separation, which prepares the ground for a tremendous emotional confrontation.
Thalaivan Thalaivii marks reunion of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen
This is the second collaboration between the lead actors after their 2022 Malayalam film 19 (1) (a). Speaking at a press event, Vijay Sethupathi praised Nithya Menen's performance, saying, 'It's impossible to imagine anybody else in the roles Nithya has played so far.'
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Their chemistry is expected to be a major highlight of the film, which blends humour, heartbreak, and domestic drama.
Thalaivan Thalaivii trailer reflects Pandiraj's shift to rugged storytelling
Known for family-centric storylines like 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan,' Pandiraj takes a more rugged route with 'Thalaivan Thalaivii.' The director revealed that he and Vijay Sethupathi had previously decided not to work together due to a disagreement, but reconciled at filmmaker Mysskin's birthday party, leading to this collaboration.
Thalaivan Thalaivii features strong ensemble cast and technical crew
The film also stars Yogi Babu, Chemban Vinod Jose, Saravanan, RK Suresh, Kaali Venkat, Roshini Haripriyan, Deepa, and Sendrayan. Music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography by M Sukumar, and editing by Pradeep E Ragav. The film promises a mix of drama, humour, and relatable relationship dynamics.
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