Kombuseevi


Kombuseevi is an Indian Tamil-language gangster action drama film directed and written by Ponram starring Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant, R. Sarathkumar and debutant Tharnika. The film is produced by debutant producer Mukesh T. Chelliah under Star Cinemas banner.
Kombuseevi was released in theatres on 19 December 2025.

Plot

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.

Cast

Production

Development

In late-March 2024, it was reported that director Ponram who had received negative reviews for his last venture DSP was in talks with late actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian Vijayakant to make a comeback. Shanmuga Pandian, who was gearing up for his next release Padai Thalaivan 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, and Captain Prabhakaran. The film stars debutant actor Tharnika in the female lead role alongside Kaali Venkat, Kalki Raja and others in supporting roles. 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.
The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Balasubramaniem, costume designed by Meenakshi Narayanaswamy, art direction by Saravana Abiraman, and editing by Dinesh Ponraj.

Filming and post-production

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

Music

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

Marketing

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. On 6 April 2025, coinciding with the lead actor's birthday a 39-second long glimpse was released. The teaser was released on 11 October 2025.

Release

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

Reception

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." The film was also reviewed by Dina Thanthi, Times Now Tamil, and Vikatan.