The countdown officially begins! The makers of Karathey Babu have locked in the highly anticipated worldwide release date for August 28, 2026.
Screen Scene Media Entertainment made it official today on social media, declaring: “The wait is over. The date for the tiger’s arrival is locked.” Fun piece of trivia for cinema lovers—this release falls exactly 11 years to the day after the iconic Thani Oruvan hit theaters back in 2015. Get ready for an explosive theatrical experience this August. Directing powerhouse Ganesh K. Babu (of Dada fame) is back with a gritty, realistic political thriller that promises to show a side of politics Kollywood rarely explores.
The production team has pulled out all the stops, assembling a top-tier technical lineup and a brilliant ensemble cast:
The Leads: Ravi Mohan leads the charge alongside debutant Daudee Jiwal (daughter of former Tamil Nadu DGP Shankar Jiwal) playing the female protagonist.
The Powerhouse Ensemble: Packed with powerhouse performers including veteran actors Nasser, K.S. Ravikumar, Shakthi Vasudevan (as the menacing “Boxer Selvaraj”), VTV Ganesh, Subramaniam Siva, Kaali Venkat, and Pradeep Antony.
The Music: A signature, thunderous background score and soundtrack by Sam C.S. (with the high-energy lyric video for the track “Raasaadhi Raasaa” already climbing the charts via Sony Music).
The Script: Screenplay co-written by acclaimed directors Rathna Kumar and Bakkiyam Sankar alongside Ganesh K. Babu to ensure the pacing remains razor-sharp.
- Sundar Arumugam is producing Karathey Babu under the Screen Scene Media Entertainment banner.
