The story of ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’ follows Aagasaveeran, a lively parotta master known for his big personality, and Perarasi, a confident and educated young woman.
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Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen are bringing a new love story to audiences this week with their latest film ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’. The romantic comedy, directed by National Award winner Pandiraj, will start streaming on Prime Video from August 22.
The film, which blends humor, emotions, and drama, promises to be more than just a regular rom-com. It captures the sweetness and struggles of a real relationship, supported by performances from Yogi Babu and Kaali Venkat in key roles.
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Prime Video confirmed the release with a poster reveal on Instagram. The platform wrote, “Get ready to fall in love with Aagasaveeran and Perarasi… twice,” teasing the film’s mix of charm and chaos.
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The story of ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’ follows Aagasaveeran, a lively parotta master known for his big personality, and Perarasi, a confident and educated young woman. What starts as playful teasing between the two soon turns into genuine affection, leading to marriage.
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But the happily-ever-after doesn’t last long. Their relationship begins to crack under the weight of constant interference from relatives and the unending whirl of family politics.
What makes the story stand out is how it balances comedy with moments of real emotional conflict.
The film was first announced in August 2024 under the working title ‘VJS51’, as it marks Vijay Sethupathi’s 51st film as a leading actor. The official title, ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’, was revealed in May 2025. Shooting took place across Chennai and Tiruchirappalli from August 2024 to February 2025.
Santhosh Narayanan composed the music. Cinematography is handled by M. Sukumar and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
Sethupathi has been keeping busy with multiple projects. He will soon be seen in ‘Train’, a Tamil thriller directed by Mysskin and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu under V. Creations. The film also features Shruti Haasan and has cinematography by Fowzia Fathima. Interestingly, Mysskin himself is composing the music for this project.
The actor was last seen in ‘Ace’, a romantic crime comedy by Arumuga Kumar. That film also featured Rukmini Vasanth, Yogi Babu, B. S. Avinash, and Babloo Prithiveeraj.
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