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{{Short description|2025 Tamil film by KV Nandha}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Badava poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = KV Nandha
| writer = KV Nandha
| producer = [[John Peter (composer)|M. John Peter]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]]
* [[Soori (actor)|Soori]]
* Shrita Rao
* [[Ramachandra Raju]]
}}
| cinematography = Ramalingam
| editing = Vinoth Kanna
| music = M. John Peter
| studio = J Studio International
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|3|7}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Badava''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action comedy]] film written and directed by KV Nandha, starring [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] and [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] in the lead roles alongside Shrita Rao, [[Ramachandra Raju]], [[Devadarshini]], [[Namo Narayana]], Senthil, [[Vinodhini Vaidyanathan]], [[Saravana Sakthi]] and others in important roles. The film is produced by John Peter under his J Studio International banner.

''Badava'' released in theatres on 7 March 2025 to mixed reviews.

== Plot ==
A jobless troublemaker is forced to move to Malaysia for work, only to lose his job and return home. Meanwhile, a powerful brick kiln owner enslaves the local population. The story follows how the hero rises to the challenge, using his courage to free the people and restore joy to the community.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] as Velan
* [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Urappu
* Shrita Rao as Shrita
* [[Ramachandra Raju]] as Valava
* [[Devadarshini]] as Selvi
* [[Namo Narayana]] as Selvi's husband
* [[Vinodhini Vaidyanathan]] as Collector
* [[Saravana Sakthi]] as Village Man
* KPY Ramar as Mani
* [[Chaams]] as Bar customer
}}

== Production ==
After the success of the long-shelved film ''[[Madha Gaja Raja]]'' (2025), the [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]]-[[Soori (actor)|Soori]] starrer film ''Badava'' written and directed by KV Nandha was planned to release in 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-30 |title=Vimal's 6-year-old 'Badava' inspired by Vishal's 'Madha Gaja Raja' gets a release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vimals-6-year-old-badava-inspired-by-vishals-madha-gaja-raja-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/117732377.cms |access-date=2025-03-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-29 |title=Badava {{!}} விமல் நடிப்பில் வெளியாக உள்ள படவா படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு |url=https://tamil.news18.com/entertainment/cinema-vimal-starrer-badava-movie-release-date-nw-kls-ws-b-1714066.html |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=tamil.news18.com |language=ta}}</ref> The film that got production completed six years ago is produced by John Peter under his J Studio International banner,<ref>{{Cite web |last=manimegalai.a |title=6 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு பிறகு திரைக்கு வரும் படவா! விஷால் போல் விமல் சாதனை படைப்பாரா? |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/vimal-badava-movie-to-be-released-after-6-years-mma-sqt1fw |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Asianet News Tamil |language=ta}}</ref> starring [[Ramachandra Raju]], Shrita Rao, [[Devadarshini]], [[Namo Narayana]], Senthil,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-28 |title=Vemal-Soori's Long-Delayed Film Badava Gets A Release Date |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/vemal-and-sooris-delayed-film-badava-gets-a-release-date-article-117617551 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206191850/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/vemal-and-sooris-delayed-film-badava-gets-a-release-date-article-117617551 |archive-date=6 February 2025 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> [[Vinodhini Vaidyanathan]], [[Saravana Sakthi]] and others in important roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=தினத்தந்தி |date=2025-01-27 |title=விமல் - சூரி நடித்துள்ள 'படவா' படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/cinema/cinemanews/vimal-soori-starrer-badava-release-date-announced-1141213 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.dailythanthi.com |language=ta}}</ref> The technical team consists of M. John Peter as the music composer,<ref>{{Cite web |last=DIN |date=2023-09-14 |title=படவா படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் வெளியானது |url=https://www.dinamani.com/videos/video-cinema/2023/Sep/14/badava-official-trailer--vimal--soori--shrita-rao--kgf-ram--new-movie-trailer--bravo-music-14014.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006112339/https://www.dinamani.com/videos/video-cinema/2023/sep/14/badava-official-trailer--vimal--soori--shrita-rao--kgf-ram--new-movie-trailer--bravo-music-14014.html |archive-date=6 October 2024 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Dinamani |language=ta}}</ref> Ramalingam as the cinematographer, Vinoth Kanna as the editor, Saravana Abiraman as the art director, Dinesh, Sreedhar, and Dheena handling the dance choreography and 'Siruthai' Ganesh handling the stunt choreography.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2025-01-27 |title=Vemal-Soori's Badava to get a Valentine's Day release |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jan/27/vemal-sooris-badava-to-get-a-valentines-day-release |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215123711/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jan/27/vemal-sooris-badava-to-get-a-valentines-day-release |archive-date=15 February 2025 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
The film has music composed by [[John Peter (composer)|M. John Peter]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Badava (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/badava-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1706788371 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Retta Jadayila
| length1 = 3:34
| lyrics1 = M. John Peter
| extra1 = Harihara Sudhan
| title2 = Onnum Thonala
| length2 = 3:56
| lyrics2 = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| extra2 = [[Sivaangi Krishnakumar]], Deepak Blue
| title3 = Achcham Naanam Vittu Poga
| length3 = 3:50
| lyrics3 = Viveka
| extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], Vinaitha
| title4 = Aruvala Eduda
| length4 = 4:19
| lyrics4 = [[Kabilan Vairamuthu]]
| extra4 = Pavan, Vallavan, Velu
| title5 = Badava Badava
| length5 = 3:08
| lyrics5 = Ilaya Kamban
| extra5 = [[Velmurugan]], Rajini Babu
| title6 = Kottudhe Vaanam
| length6 = 3:25
| lyrics6 = Swarnalatha
| extra6 = Velu, Rathi Sangar
| total_length = 22:12
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Badava'' released in theatres on 7 March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=manimegalai.a |title=March 7th Theatrical Release: கிங்ஸ்டன் முதல் படவா வரை; மார்ச் 7-ஆம் தேதி திரையரங்கில் வெளியாகும் 9 படங்கள்! |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/kingston-astharam-badava-and-9-movies-theatrical-release-in-march-7th-in-tamil-mma-sshfjl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250317190325/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/kingston-astharam-badava-and-9-movies-theatrical-release-in-march-7th-in-tamil-mma-sshfjl |archive-date=17 March 2025 |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Asianet News Tamil |language=ta}}</ref> Initially the film was planned to release in October 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-10-02 |title=Vemal-Soori's Badava gets a release window |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/02/vemal-sooris-badava-gets-a-release-window |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003021956/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/02/vemal-sooris-badava-gets-a-release-window |archive-date=3 October 2024 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> but was later scheduled for 14 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=Vemal, Soori's Badava to have its release on Valentine's Day |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/vemal-sooris-badava-to-have-its-release-on-valentines-day-821913 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref> A critic of ''[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]]'' reviewed the film lauding it for its social message about protecting [[Mesquite|Mesquite trees]], while criticizing the screenplay and illogical sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-09 |title=படவா: திரை விமர்சனம் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1353672-badava-movie-review-1.html |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}</ref> The film was also reviewed by ''[[Dinamalar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=தினமலர் |title=Badava Movie Review {{!}} Vimal {{!}} Soori {{!}} Dinamalar Cinema |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/videos/tamil-cinema-videos/badava-movie-review/308943 |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=ta}}</ref>
== References ==

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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=35598093}}

[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Films about social issues in India]]
[[Category:Films set in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Indian action comedy films]]
[[Category:2025 action comedy films]]
[[Category:Films scored by John Peter (composer)]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

Badava - Revision history

Chinmoyin at 02:22, 3 March 2026