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The film was officially announced in December 2020 under the tentative title ”DV03”, as it is Dhruv’s third film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in May 2024. [[Principal photography]] commenced the same month in [[Chennai]] and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] by mid February 2025. The film has music composed by [[Nivas K. Prasanna]], cinematography handled by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Sakthi Thiru.

The film was officially announced in December 2020 under the tentative title ”DV03”, as it is Dhruv’s third film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in May 2024. [[Principal photography]] commenced the same month in [[Chennai]] and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] by mid February 2025. The film has music composed by [[Nivas K. Prasanna]], cinematography handled by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Sakthi Thiru.

”Bison” was released on 17 October 2025, coinciding with [[Diwali]].

”Bison” was released on 17 October 2025, coinciding with [[Diwali]].

== Cast ==

== Cast ==

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== Music ==

== Music ==

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=== Theatrical ===

=== Theatrical ===

”Bison” is scheduled to release on 17 October 2025, coinciding with [[Diwali]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=3 May 2025 |title=Bison Kaalamaadan release date: Mari Selvaraj’s sports drama with Dhruv Vikram to get festive opening |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bison-kaalamaadan-release-date-mari-selvarajs-sports-drama-with-dhruv-vikram-to-get-festive-opening/30de7cc00618 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250504025808/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bison-kaalamaadan-release-date-mari-selvarajs-sports-drama-with-dhruv-vikram-to-get-festive-opening/30de7cc00618 |archive-date=4 May 2025 |access-date=4 May 2025 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> The film is distributed by Five Star K. Senthil in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 July 2025 |title=Dhruv Vikram confirms his big screen return after 6 years, ‘Bison Kaalamadan’ to release for Diwali, deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-confirms-his-big-screen-return-after-6-years-bison-kaalamadan-to-release-for-diwali-deets-inside/articleshow/122777555.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250719084937/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-confirms-his-big-screen-return-after-6-years-bison-kaalamadan-to-release-for-diwali-deets-inside/articleshow/122777555.cms |archive-date=19 July 2025 |access-date=19 July 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

”Bison” on 17 October 2025, coinciding with [[Diwali]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=3 May 2025 |title=Bison Kaalamaadan release date: Mari Selvaraj’s sports drama with Dhruv Vikram to get festive opening |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bison-kaalamaadan-release-date-mari-selvarajs-sports-drama-with-dhruv-vikram-to-get-festive-opening/30de7cc00618 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250504025808/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bison-kaalamaadan-release-date-mari-selvarajs-sports-drama-with-dhruv-vikram-to-get-festive-opening/30de7cc00618 |archive-date=4 May 2025 |access-date=4 May 2025 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> The film is distributed by Five Star K. Senthil in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 July 2025 |title=Dhruv Vikram confirms his big screen return after 6 years, ‘Bison Kaalamadan’ to release for Diwali, deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-confirms-his-big-screen-return-after-6-years-bison-kaalamadan-to-release-for-diwali-deets-inside/articleshow/122777555.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250719084937/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-confirms-his-big-screen-return-after-6-years-bison-kaalamadan-to-release-for-diwali-deets-inside/articleshow/122777555.cms |archive-date=19 July 2025 |access-date=19 July 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

=== Home media ===

=== Home media ===

2025 Indian film

Bison Kaalamaadan is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film[2] written and directed by Mari Selvaraj. It is jointly produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Seigal, Pa. Ranjith and Aditi Anand under Applause Entertainment and Neelam Studios. The film stars Dhruv Vikram in the lead role alongside an ensemble cast featuring Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal and Kalaiyarasan.

The film was officially announced in December 2020 under the tentative title DV03, as it is Dhruv’s third film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in May 2024. Principal photography commenced the same month in Chennai and wrapped by mid February 2025. The film has music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematography handled by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Sakthi Thiru.

Bison Kaalamaadan was released on 17 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali.

Cast

Production

Development

In March 2020, Dhruv Vikram, who debuted as an actor with Adithya Varma (2019), was reported to star in the lead role of Mari Selvaraj‘s directorial venture after Karnan (2021). E4 Entertainment, which produced Dhruv’s debut film, would reportedly fund the venture.[4] On 31 December, the collaboration of Dhruv and Mari was publicly announced through their respective social media accounts, tentatively titled DV03.[5][6] A few days later, Pa. Ranjith announced he would produce the project under his banner Neelam Studios. Ranjith also funded Mari’s directorial debut Pariyerum Perumal (2018).[7]

Mari stated, “The film is based on the life story of a sportsperson and this is going to showcase their lives in a raw and lively manner which has not been shown in Tamil cinema before”.[8] In April 2023, he said it was based on the life of the kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan,[9] but a year later, said it was completely fictional.[10] Production was set to begin after Dhruv completed filming for Mahaan (2022), as sports training was needed for his character.[11]

In the meantime, Mari began working on Maamannan (2023).[12] Dhruv began training by late August 2021, as he had completed filming for Mahaan.[13][14] In 2023, reports claimed that the venture was shelved. However, Mari confirmed that works was still ongoing.[15] On 12 March 2024, Applause Entertainment were announced to jointly fund the venture, and Anupama Parameswaran was announced in the lead female role.[16]

The film’s official title, Bison Kaalamaadan, was announced on 6 May. The technical crew, consisting of composer Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematographer Ezhil Arasu K, editor Sakthi Thiru, art director Kumar Gangappan, action director Dhilip Subbarayan, costume designer Aegan Ekambaram and publicity designer Kabilan Chelliah, were announced by the production house’s on the same day.[17][18] Ahead of the film’s release, Mari expressed regret for titling the film in English, saying he had been requested to do so by the producers to increase the film’s reach.[19]

Casting

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Filming

Principal photography began with the first schedule on 6 May 2024 with an inaugural puja at a film city in Chennai.[25] The first schedule concluded in late June.[26] By September, filming was 75% complete, with the remaining shooting to take place either at the end of the year or early 2025.[27] One scene required Rajisha to jump into water, and she agreed despite her poor swimming skills. She almost drowned but was rescued by the crew.[24] Filming wrapped on 17 February 2025.[28]

Music

The music and background score are composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, in his first collaboration with both Dhruv and Mari.[29] The first single “Theekkoluthi” was released on 1 September 2025.[30] The second single “Rekka Rekka” was released on 16 September 2025.[31] The third single “Cheenikkallu” was released on 23 September 2025.[32] The fourth single “Thennaadu” was released on 2 October 2025.[33] The fifth single “Kaalamaadan Gaanam” was released on 9 October 2025.[34]

Release

Theatrical

Bison Kaalamaadan was theatrically released on 17 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali.[35] The film is distributed by Five Star K. Senthil in Tamil Nadu.[36]

Home media

The post-theatrical streaming rights were bought by Netflix.[37]

References

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