Ananthan Kaadu X Review: What Audiences Are Saying About Arya Starrer Political Action Thriller Film

Ananthan Kaadu X Review: Ananthan Kaadu, the political action thriller headlined by Arya, opened in theatres on June 25, 2026, with the film arriving in both Malayalam and Tamil versions. Written by Murali Gopy and directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, the film had drawn attention ahead of release for its period setting, political backdrop and ensemble cast. With the first shows underway, early audience reactions have begun surfacing on social media, particularly on X, where moviegoers are sharing their first impressions of the film.

As is often the case with a major release on opening day, online discussion around Ananthan Kaadu started soon after the initial screenings. Viewers who attended the early shows posted their first reactions on X, making the film part of the day's social media conversation among cinema audiences. A few of these initial audience impressions are shared below.

However, these are only the earliest responses from a section of the audience, and the broader public reception is likely to become clearer over the next few days as more shows are screened and more viewers watch the film.

Ananthan Kaadu Plot, Cast and Technical Crew

Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ananthan Kaadu unfolds during a politically and socially turbulent period in the country. The story moves to the impoverished slums of a state capital and follows a group of four mercenaries whose love for music runs alongside their violent way of life. As they navigate survival and power within politically controlled territories, the film explores the shifting equations, conflicts and socio-political undercurrents of that era through characters shaped by a changing period in history.

Arya plays the lead role in the film, with the cast also featuring Murali Gopy, Regina Cassandra, Nikhila Vimal, Sunil, Indrans and Dev Mohan in key roles. The supporting cast includes Appani Sarath, Vijayaraghavan, Santhy Balachandran and Jain Paul, among others. The project was produced by S. Vinod Kumar under the Mini Studio banner and is presented by Sree Gokulam Movies.

The film's technical team includes cinematographer S. Yuva, editor Rohit V. S. Variyath and composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath, with R. Sakthi Saravanan handling action choreography and Ranjith Kotheri serving as production designer.

For now, Ananthan Kaadu has entered theatres with its first round of audience responses beginning to surface online. As with most opening-day reaction stories, these posts reflect the opinions of a section of viewers who attended the early shows, and a fuller picture of the film's reception is likely to emerge over the next few days as it reaches a wider theatrical audience.