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'Dude,' 'Bison,' to 'Diesel': All you need to know about Diwali 2025 Tamil releases

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Oct 14, 2025, 17:49 IST
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​'Dude,' 'Bison,' to 'Diesel': All you need to know about Diwali 2025 Tamil releases

When it comes to Diwali, the movie that comes to mind is a brand-new release. Usually, films of top heroes like Rajini, Kamal, Vijay, and Ajith are released during Diwali. But for the past few years, big heroes have not shown interest in the Diwali race. This year, shockingly, only young heroes are taking the field. Young heroes like Pradeep Ranganathan, Dhruv Vikram, and Harish Kalyan are set to release their films on October 17, which will give fans a new experience. Here's a look at Tamil Diwali releases and their cast, crew, plot, and more details.

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’Dude’ is Pradeep Ranganathan’s Diwali treat

'Dude,' starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role, is set to release for Diwali. Directed by Keerthiswaran, the youth drama features a star-studded cast, including Mamitha Baiju, Sarathkumar, and Parithabangal Dravid. Sai Abhayarkar has made his debut as a music composer. Different protagonists, interesting songs, and action scenes have been created to captivate the audience. The runtime of the film is 2 hours and 20 minutes, and the film cleared the censor with U/A.

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‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ – Dhruv Vikram’s kabaddi drama

'Bison Kaalamaadan' is directed by Mari Selvaraj and stars Dhruv Vikram in the lead role. It stars Anupama Parameswaran and Rajisha Vijayan in crucial roles and has music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna. The film stars Dhruv Vikram as a Kabaddi player and is based on the life of a Kabaddi player. The intense scenes and emotional scenes make it different. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film's reception, as it was under production for over 2 years, and the film's runtime is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

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‘Diesel’ - Harish Kalyan’s action-packed ride

'Diesel,' starring Harish Kalyan and Athulya Ravi, is directed by Shanmugam Muthusamy and is set to hit the screens for Diwali on October 17. Dhibu Ninan Thomas is the music composer, Richard M. Nathan and M.S. Prabhu are the cinematographers, and San Lokesh is the film editor. Intense fight scenes and action-packed performances by the protagonists are the main features of the film. The action drama received a U/A from CBFC and will have a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes.

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‘Carmeni Selvam’ and ‘Kambi Katna Kathaa’ – Thought-provoking dramas

'Carmeni Selvam,' featuring Samuthirakani and Gautham Vasudev Menon, is directed by Ram Chakri and focuses on the effects of the desire for money on a person's life. 'Kambi Katna Kathaa' stars Natty Nataraj in the lead role, is directed by Rajanathan Periyasamy, and also has Manobala, Singampuli, Srinivasan, and Muthuraman in key roles. Both films are also set to release on October 17.

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Diwali delights- Fresh stories and screen experiences

This Diwali, with only young hero films releasing, it is giving a new experience to the fans. Films offer different storylines, action sequences, and emotional screenplays. Released in time for the Diwali festival, these films have been crafted to give fans a full-screen experience. Each film has a unique runtime and visuals, giving a different experience in the film industry.

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