Madha Gaja Raja - Tamil movie 2025 - vishal - sundar c - comedy film

Madha Gaja Raja (/məðəˈɡədʒəˈrɑːdʒɑː/ transl. King of Musth Elephants)[a] is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Sundar C and produced by Gemini Film Circuit and Benzz Media. The film stars Vishal in the titular role, alongside Santhanam, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sonu Sood, Manivannan, Subbaraju, Nithin Sathya, Sadagoppan Ramesh, Munna Simon and John Kokken. The film was officially announced untitled in February 2012 and the official title was announced in April, with Karthika Nair joining as the lead actress. Principal photography began the following month in Chennai. However, after script alterations, Nair left and was replaced by Anjali and Varalaxmi. Subsequent schedules were held in Palani, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Australia between June 2012 and January 2013. The music was composed by Vijay Antony, with cinematography handled by Richard M. Nathan and editing by Praveen K. L. and N. B. Srikanth. Originally intended for a January 2013 release, Madha Gaja Raja was delayed for 12 years due to legal and financial troubles, before releasing on 12 January 2025. The film, despite its delayed release, was a box office success and emerged the ninth highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025.