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Kombuseevi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPonram
Written byPonram
Produced byMukesh T. Chelliah
Starring
CinematographyBalasubramaniem
Edited byDinesh Ponraj
Music byYuvan Shankar Raja
Production
company
Star Cinemas
Release date
  • 19 December 2025 (2025-12-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kombuseevi is a Indian Tamil-language gangster drama film directed and written by Ponram starring Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant, R. Sarathkumar and debutant Tharnika.[1] The film is produced by debutant producer Mukesh T. Chelliah under Star Cinemas banner.

Kombuseevi was released in theatres on 19 December 2025.

Synopsis

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The film is said to be based on true events that happened during 1996 in the areas around Vaigai Dam such as the Andipatti and Usilampatti towns.[2]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In late-March 2024, it was reported that director Ponram who had received negative reviews for his last venture DSP (2022) is in talks with late actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant to make a comeback.[4] Shanmuga Pandian, who was gearing up for his next release Padai Thalaivan (2025) would play the lead role opposite to R. Sarathkumar, who had earlier appeared with Shanmuga Pandian's father Vijayakanth in several films such as Pudhu Padagan, Pulan Visaranai, Sandhana Kaatru (all 1990), and Captain Prabhakaran (1991).[5][6] The film stars debutant actor Tharnika in the female lead role alongside Kaali Venkat, Kalki Raja and others in supporting roles.[7] The film was tentatively titled Production No.1 and is said to be bankrolled by Mukesh T Chelliah under the Star Cinemas banner making its maiden production.[8][9]

The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Balasubramaniem, costume designed by Meenakshi Narayanaswamy,[10] art direction by Saravana Abiraman, and editing by Dinesh Ponraj.[11]

Filming and post-production

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Principal photography commenced on 25 August 2024, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Vijayakanth.[12] On 19 September, the filming began in Theni.[13] Shanmuga Pandian began dubbing for his portions on 20 May 2025.[14] On 14 June 2025, a day after the release of Padai Thalaivan, it was announced that the production had been wrapped.[15]

Music

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Kombuseevi
Soundtrack album by
Yuvan Shankar Raja
ReleasedDecember 14, 2025 (2025-12-14)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelSaregama
ProducerYuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology
Mr Zoo Keeper
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Singles from Kombuseevi
  1. "Unna Naan Paatha"
    Released: 23 October 2025
  2. "Vasthara"
    Released: 2 December 2025
External audio
audio icon Kombuseevi - Full Album on YouTube

The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja in his first collaboration[16] with Ponram with lyrics being penned by Yugabharathi and Snehan.[11] The first single titled "Unna Naan Paatha" is set to be released on 23 October 2025.[17] The second single titled "Vasthara" was released on 2 December 2025.[18] The pre-release audio launch event was conducted in Chennai on 14 December 2025.[19]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Usilampatti"SnehanYuvan Shankar Raja, Mukesh, Sinduri Vishal 
2."Unna Naan Paatha"YugabharathiYuvan Shankar Raja 
3."Vasthara"Super SubbuYuvan Shankar Raja, Vishnu Priya 
4."Annan Magan"Bala SivasamyYuvan Shankar Raja, Velu, Shibi Srinivas, Aravind Annest 
5."Heyleylo Puleyma"Dinesh NarasimharajYuvan Shankar Raja, Mathichiyam Bala 
6."Vazhi Piranthathey"PonramYuvan Shankar Raja, Anthony Daasan 
7."Karuppan"Bala SivasamyYuvan Shankar Raja, Mahalingam 
8."Amma En Thangakani"Pa. VijayYuvan Shankar Raja, Ilaiyaraja 

Marketing

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On 12 October 2024, through a first-look poster, the title of the film Kombuseevi was revealed simultaneously by R. Sarathkumar, Shanmuga Pandian and Premalatha Vijayakanth.[20] On 6 April 2025, coinciding with the lead actor's birthday a 39-second long glimpse was released.[21] The teaser was released on 11 October 2025.[22][23]

Release

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Kombuseevi was released in theatres on 19 December 2025.[24] Earlier it was planned to release during Christmas 2025.[25]

Reception

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Akshay Kumar of Cinema Express gave 2/5 stars and wrote "With the skewed messaging, Kombuseevi cuts a sorry figure and serves as a lesson for filmmakers not to sacrifice their strengths at the altar of experimentation."[26] The film was also reviewed by Dina Thanthi,[27] Times Now Tamil,[28] and Vikatan.[29]

References

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  1. ^ "Shanmuga Pandian & Sarathkumar's film with Ponram titled 'Kombuseevi'". The Times of India. 12 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b Mullappilly, Sreejith (6 April 2025). "KombuSeevi glimpse: Shanmuga Pandian-Ponram promise gritty actioner". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Kombuseevi teaser: Sarath Kumar, Shanmuga Pandiyan turn bomb-makers to save their village". Cinema Express. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Director Ponram In Talks With Vijayakanth's Son Shanmuga Pandian For His Next: Report". News18. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  5. ^ "பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் விஜயகாந்த் மகன் சண்முக பாண்டியன்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 26 August 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Vijayakant's son Shanmuga Pandian teams up with Sarathkumar for director Ponram's next". The Hindu. 26 August 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  7. ^ Kumar, Akshay (14 July 2025). "Sarathkumar's looks from Dude and Kombuseevi out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  8. ^ J.Durai. "பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் சரத்குமார், சண்முக பாண்டியன் இணைந்து நடிக்கும் புதிய திரைப்படம்!". tamil.webdunia.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  9. ^ admin (20 September 2024). "ஸ்டார் சினிமாஸ் முகேஷ் டி. செல்லையா தயாரிப்பில் பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் சரத்குமார், சண்முகபாண்டியன் இணைந்து நடிக்கும் புதிய திரைப்படம்". Tamil Info Booth. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  10. ^ "பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் சரத்குமார், சண்முகபாண்டியன் நடிக்கும் புதிய திரைப்படம்!". Kamadenu. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Sarathkumar and Shanmuga Pandian begin shooting for their next with director Ponram". The Times of India. 26 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  12. ^ "'Kombuseevi': First look of Shanmuga Pandian - Sarathkumar's film with director Ponram out". The Hindu. 12 October 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  13. ^ Features, C. E. (19 September 2024). "Ponram-Shanmuga Pandian's next moves to Theni". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  14. ^ Features, C. E. (20 May 2025). "Dubbing begins for Shanmuga Pandian-Sarathkumar's Kombuseevi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  15. ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (14 June 2025). "KombuSeevi wraps production, Shanmuga Pandian fetes crew". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  16. ^ R, Sonia (23 September 2024). "பொன்ராம், யுவன் ஷங்கர் ராஜா முதல் முறையாக இணையும் படம்!". Filmibeat. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  17. ^ Kumar, Akshay (23 October 2025). "'Unna Naan Paatha' in Yuvan's vocals from Shanmuga Pandian starrer Kombuseevi out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  18. ^ "'Vasthara' from Kombuseevi is a scintillating dance number". Cinema Express. 3 December 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  19. ^ "Yuvan Shankar Raja: 'I remember dancing for Vijayakanth sir when I was a child…'". Cinema Express. 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  20. ^ M, Narayani (12 October 2024). "Sarath Kumar-Shanmuga Pandian's film titled Kombuseevi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  21. ^ தினத்தந்தி (6 April 2025). "சண்முக பாண்டியனின் "கொம்புசீவி" கிளிம்ஸ் வீடியோ வெளியானது". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  22. ^ சேவை, தினமணி செய்திச் (11 October 2025). "சண்முக பாண்டியனின் கொம்புசீவி டீசர்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  23. ^ தினத்தந்தி (11 October 2025). "சண்முக பாண்டியனின் "கொம்புசீவி" படத்தின் டீசர் வெளியீடு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  24. ^ "Kombuseevi trailer: Sarath Kumar and Shanmuga Pandian fight to secure their homes". Cinema Express. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  25. ^ "Sarath Kumar-Shanmuga Pandiyan's Kombuseevi gets release date". Cinema Express. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  26. ^ Kumar, Akshay (19 December 2025). "Kombuseevi Movie Review: Sharp intention, blunt execution". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  27. ^ தினத்தந்தி (20 December 2025). "சண்முகபாண்டியனின் "கொம்பு சீவி" - சினிமா விமர்சனம்". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  28. ^ "Kombuseevi Movie Review: விஜயகாந்த் மகன் ஹீரோவாக நடித்த கொம்பு சீவி படம் எப்படி இருக்கு? திரை விமர்சனம் இதோ!". Times Now Tamil (in Tamil). 22 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  29. ^ "கொம்புசீவி விமர்சனம்: அதே ஆக்ஷன், ஒரே ரியாக்ஷன்! மதுரை சம்பவங்களுக்கு லீவ் விடலாமே இயக்குநர்களே?!". https://www.vikatan.com/ (in Tamil). 19 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
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