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Story, Cast & Release Date
About
Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku is an upcoming Tamil crime thriller directed by Dayal Padmanabhan. Inspired by one of the most controversial murder cases in Tamil history, the film revisits the mysterious 1944 killing of journalist C. N. Lakshmikanthan.
Story
The film explores the sensational murder case that shocked the Madras Presidency in the 1940s.
Journalist Lakshmikanthan was stabbed in Madras in 1944, leading to a high-profile investigation that implicated some of the biggest stars of the era, including M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and N. S. Krishnan.
Presented in a non-linear narrative, the movie examines conflicting testimonies, hidden motives, and unanswered questions surrounding the case. It blends historical drama with investigative suspense to uncover the truth behind one of Tamil cinema’s most enduring mysteries.
Cast
Vetri
Subramaniam Siva
Saravanan
Rangaraj Pandey
Brigida Saga
Suba Veerapandian
Lizzie Antony
Crew
Director: Dayal Padmanabhan
Producers: K. V. Shabarreesh, Dayal Padmanabhan
Music: Darbuka Siva
Cinematography: M. V. Paneer Selvam
Release Date
The film is scheduled to release on May 27, 2026.
Why Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku Is Special
The movie brings to life a real-life murder mystery that changed the course of Tamil cinema history.
Final Word
Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku promises a gripping historical crime thriller that explores justice, controversy, and one of the most talked-about cases in South Indian history.
