The Hindi film, The Smile Man, a crime drama, was released on OTT platforms on July 9, 2025. Directed by Syam and Praveen, with a screenplay by Kamala Alchemis, the movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute. It was presented by Magnum Movies and Ka Film Company, and produced by Salildas, Aneesh Haridasan, and Anandan T.
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Movie Name | The Smile Man 2025 Movie |
Original Language | Tamil |
Spoken Language | Hindi |
Release Date | 09 July 2025 |
Runtime | 2 hour and 01 minutes |
Country | India |
Genres | Crime Drama |
Writer | Kamala Alchemis |
Director | Syam, Praveen |
Producer | Salildas, Aneesh Haridasan, Anandan T. |
Production Co. | Magnum Movies, Ka Film Company |
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The Smile Man 2025 Movie Star Cast
Actor | Role |
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R. Sarathkumar | Chidambaram “Chidam” Nedumaran (retired police officer) |
Sri Kumar | Arvind (son of missing colleague, police officer) |
Sija Rose | – (supporting role) |
Ineya (Iniya) | – (supporting role) |
Kalaiyarasan | The Smile Man (serial killer) |
Suresh Chandra Menon | Venkatesan (the missing colleague) |
Rajkumar | – (supporting role) |
Baby Azhiya | – (child role) |
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The Smile Man 2025 Movie Review
Chidambaram, battling early-onset Alzheimer’s after a near-fatal accident, reopens a case he failed to solve years ago when similar killings resurface. Partnering with Aravind (Sri Kumar), the son of his missing colleague Venkatesh, Chidambaram races against his fading memory to catch the killer. The narrative weaves in flashbacks, betrayal, and personal loss, including the murder of Chidambaram’s fiancée and her daughter, as he uncovers connections to past cases and confronts the killer’s identity.
The film has received mixed to negative reviews, averaging a 2.5/5 rating across sources. Critics praise Sarathkumar’s nuanced performance, noting his ability to portray a vulnerable yet determined cop grappling with memory loss. The cinematography and music are also highlighted as passable, with some atmospheric visuals adding to the thriller’s tone. However, the film is widely criticized for its weak screenplay, logical inconsistencies, and failure to capitalize on its promising premise.