Kaayal is a Tamil drama that’s stirring up emotions with its story of loss, love, and redemption, following a woman’s tragic end after a failed marriage and the family’s poignant journey with her ashes. Released on September 12, 2025. Directed by newcomer Dhamayanthi, it stars Gayathrie Shankar and Lingesh in key roles, promising raw feels and coastal vibes from Pondicherry to Dhanushkodi.
Kaayal 2025 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Kaayal |
| Directed by | Dhamayanthi |
| Written by | Dhamayanthi |
| Produced by | Jesu Sundaramaran, J Studios |
| Actor | Lingesh (lead) |
| Actress | Gayathrie Shankar (lead female), Swagatha S. Krishnan |
| Other Cast | Anumol, Ramesh Thilak |
| Cinematography | Karthick Subramaniyam |
| Edited by | Pravin Bhaskar |
| Music by | Justin Khenaniah, Sudharshan M Kumar |
| Production Companies | J Studios |
| Distributed by | Not announced (wide Tamil release) |
| Release Date | September 12, 2025 |
| Running Time | 1h 45m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Censor Rating | UA 7+ |
Daily Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 12 Sep 2025 | ₹0.01 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | 13 Sep 2025 | ₹0.005 | -50% |
| Day 3 | 14 Sep 2025 | ₹0.003 | -40% |
| Day 4 | 15 Sep 2025 | ₹0.0015 | -50% |
| Day 5 | 16 Sep 2025 | ₹0.001 | -33% |
| Day 6 | 17 Sep 2025 | ₹0.0005 | -50% |
| Day 7 | 18 Sep 2025 | ₹0.0003 | -40% |
| Day 8 | 19 Sep 2025 | ₹0.0002 | -33% |
| Day 9 | 20 Sep 2025 | ₹0.0001 | -50% |
| Lifetime India Net | – | ₹0.02 crore | – |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | ₹0.02 crore | – |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | ₹0.02 crore | – |
Kaayal is a Hit or Flop
Verdict: Flop
What is the budget of Kaayal
₹2 crore
Kaayal Ott release date
- OTT Platform: TBA
- OTT date: TBA
Our Review of Kaayal
Kaayal is a touching family drama about a woman who dies by suicide after a forced marriage, and her parents’ road trip to immerse her ashes, joined by her true love, forcing them to face caste issues and guilt. Anumol, Issac Varghese, Gayathrie Shankar, and Lingesh give thoughtful performances in this sincere story that avoids sensationalism but feels a bit slow and even paced at times. It’s a quiet look at grief and change, good for those who like emotional tales.
What Worked
- Deep emotional core on mental health and loss timely and relatable in today’s world.
- Fresh faces like Swagatha and direction from Dhamayanthi brings new energy to drama.
- Beautiful coastal visuals and music sets the mood just right for the heartfelt narrative.
What Didn’t Work
- Low pre-release hype might need strong reviews to pull crowds on a busy release day.
- Modest scale could feel too subtle for mass audiences expecting action.
- Trailer reveals a bit much hope the full film has more layers to surprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a Tamil drama about a woman active in anti suicide awareness who ends her life after a troubled marriage, with her family’s emotional journey immersing her ashes from Pondicherry to Dhanushkodi.
Dhamayanthi, making her directorial debut with this poignant tale of love and grief.
The film is set to release worldwide on September 12, 2025, clashing with other Tamil biggies.
No official word, but it draws from real emotional themes like mental health and family bonds in Tamil culture.
Around ₹5 crore, a low key investment emphasizing story and acting over spectacle.
TBA, but Sun NXT or Prime Video often pick up emotional Tamil dramas like this post theatres.
Gayathrie Shankar and Swagatha S. Krishnan lead, with Lingesh, Anumol, and Ramesh Thilak in supporting roles.
Primarily Tamil, but dubs in Telugu or Hindi could happen if it gains buzz at the box office.
Disclaimer:
The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in‑house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. While minor variances may occur compared to final official tallies, the data presented here is considered a reliable representation of the film’s commercial performance.
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