Then Chennai

<p>Jason, a former Navy officer turned restaurant owner, discovers an abandoned child during the Covid lockdown. As he navigates the challenges of caring for the child, he finds support in Dr. Mega. As their bond deepens, Jason and his uncle Tony gets caught in a standoff between Rudranath’s Security team and a mysterious gang. Will he overcome the unexpected obstacles and win her love? Set in , the film is written, directed, and produced by a newcomer Ranga under his Ranga Film Company banner. He also plays the lead role. The technical crew consists of (2023) and (2024) fame Jen Martin as music composer, Sarathkumar Mohan as cinematographer and Elangghovan C M as the editor. was released in theatres on 13 December 2024 across Tamil Nādu. Initially movie was streamed on Tentkotta OTT platform – Tamil from 31 January 2025. Now began streaming in Dish TV’s “Watcho” OTT platform A critic from wrote that the first half of the film may have been a bit slow in some places, but the latter half of the film was fast-paced. Siva Padmayan and Jen Martin’s music is a strength of the film. Director Ranga Nathan has kept the central theme of restoring the ancestral place and has moved the scenes in a different direction in a lively and interesting way. A critic from wrote that if the pace of the first half had been corrected to be slick like the second half, would have been included in the list of thrilling family thrillers. A critic from wrote that the film is a family action thriller drama and the screenplay should have been fast-paced. The reviewer added that the underwater scenes were canned in a commendable manner. A critic from wrote, “Despite minor screenplay flaws, the film’s heart lies in its sincere storytelling and authentic portrayal of a middle-class family’s struggles. With its fresh premise, gripping moments, and earnest performances, is an engaging entertainer worth watching”.</p>