Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- tense
- propulsive
- heightened
- action movie night
- Tamil cinema marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot identifies psychological disorder as a defining element of Raghu Ram’s characterization after his breakup and traumatic past.
Raghu Ram’s breakup and tragic history lead him into an operation against mass weapons distribution.
The central operation is designed to stop the mass distribution of weapons and prevent a terrorist attack.
The film combines a weapons-centered action thriller with Raghu Ram’s relationship to Malathi and the aftermath of their breakup.
Films like Madharaasi, and why
Thuppakki
Tamil-language action thriller centered on a lone protagonist confronting an organized weapons threat, with psychological tension and romantic stakes
Ghajini
High-energy Indian action thriller combining terrorism, personal trauma, romance, and a determined central hero
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
Tamil action thriller built around mass violence, conspiracy, and an emotionally driven protagonist opposing criminal forces
Movie Details
- Director
- A. R. Murugadoss
- Release Date
- 2025-09-04
- Runtime
- 168 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (31)
Cast
- Sivakarthikeyan
- Rukmini Vasanth
- Vidyut Jammwal
- Biju Menon
- Vikranth
- Shabeer Kallarakkal
- Thalaivasal Vijay
- Siddhartha Shankar
- Rishi Rithvik
- Vimala Raman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Madharaasi about?
- After heartbreak exposes the scars of a tragic past, a troubled man joins a perilous mission to stop weapons from reaching the masses.
- What is Madharaasi like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Madharaasi as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Madharaasi violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Madharaasi as brutal.
- Which films are like Madharaasi?
- Films with a similar feel include Thuppakki, Ghajini, and Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru.
- How long is Madharaasi?
- Madharaasi runs 168 minutes.
- Where can I watch Madharaasi?
- In United States, Madharaasi streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
