Sumo

<p>A sumo wrestler washes ashore near Chennai and is befriended by locals. After comedic misadventures, they help him return to Japan to fight for his championship title and rediscover his past. In mid-June 2019, the production began for next film helmed by . The film reunites the lead actor with as the female lead after (2013), while , a former wrestler plays an important role in the film. Eighteen other Sumo wrestlers also star in the film. Apart from acting, Shiva wrote the screenplay, handled the casting and scouted locations for the film. , a cinematographer-cum-director, agreed to work on the film since Hosimin had previously worked under him as an assistant. handled the editing. The film has music composed by and produced by under his Vels Film International banner. The film also stars , , , , and others in supporting roles. A major portion of the took place in . The release of a trailer in April 2025 confirmed the inclusion of . The soundtrack is composed by . The first single “Aazhiye” released on 21 April 2025. was released in theatres on 25 April 2025. The film was initially expected to release in theatres in 2021 but got delayed due to the and after much of a delay, in late-September 2024, it was announced that the film would release in October 2024, without mentioning a specific date, which did not pan out. In early April 2025, the final release date was announced. began streaming on from 23 May 2025. Abhinav Subramanian of gave 2/5 stars and wrote “The comedy offers sporadic chuckles but doesn’t consistently land with impact. The screenplay lacks a certain spark; events unfold, but often without exploring the culture clash or character depths beyond a surface level.” Avinash Ramachandran of gave 2/5 stars and wrote “With the strength of the film seemingly lying in comedy, the detours into emotional zones, and some serious zones are distracting at best, and infuriating at their worst. It is almost like the makers can’t decide what to do with the simple one-liner, and fill it up with embellishments that only disengage us.” Narayani M of gave 2/5 stars and wrote “The film’s failure to resonate with audiences could be attributed to its datedness as was scheduled to be released almost five years ago. However, even as our tastes and sensibilities evolve over time, we still crave certain fundamental things like emotional connection and entertainment.” Anusha Sundar of gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote ” has been put together to be a sports comedy entertainer. Neither does it delve into the sports aspect, nor is able to make you laugh. If you don’t count the body shaming jokes, the film more or less treats sumo only as an exhibit, expected to pique curiosity.” wrote, “If you’re looking for an easy watch that brings together laughter and emotions, this one is worth your time. Let go of logic, and enjoy the ride with Shiva and his sumo friend”.</p>