Ace X Review: What Audiences Are Saying About Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth, And Yogi Babu's Film

Ace X Review: The Tamil romantic crime comedy Ace, directed, written, and produced by Arumuga Kumar under the banner of 7Cs Entertainment, has officially hit theaters across India and worldwide as of May 23, 2025. Featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Yogi Babu in lead and supporting roles, the film marks Sethupathi's 51st project as the lead actor, a milestone that was noted during the film's initial announcement in May 2023 under the tentative title Vijay Sethupathi 51.

Following its premiere on May 22, 2025, Ace has opened to audiences who have begun sharing their reactions on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter). With its mix of seasoned actors and newer faces, the film had already garnered attention online prior to release. As viewers attend early screenings, more feedback is expected to emerge in the coming hours and over the weekend, contributing to the broader public conversation surrounding the film.

Production for Ace began in May 2023 and wrapped up by November 2023, with much of the filming carried out in Malaysia. The film is set against a backdrop of crime and comedy, centering on Kannan, whose plans to start a new life abroad are disrupted when a failed heist pulls him into a complicated criminal world. As Kannan faces deception and danger, the narrative unfolds around his efforts to survive by outwitting those around him.

Key Technical Crew and Contributors Behind Ace

The film's technical crew includes Karan B. Rawat handling cinematography, Fenny Oliver on editing duties, and Justin Prabhakaran composing the songs. The background score is by Sam C. S., adding another layer to the film's musical elements. Arumuga Kumar's direction is supported by an experienced team including action directors Dinesh Subbarayan, Don Ashok, Ricky, and James Chung, while Pixel Light Studio Pvt Ltd contributed the VFX work.

Other notable contributors include Sapna Kalra on costume design, A.K. Muthu as art director, and lyricists Karthik Netha, Emcee Jesz, and Vetti Payan Venkat. Choreography was handled by Raju Sundaram, Kalyan, and Leelavathi. The production also features extensive support roles such as executive producer Kannan Sethuram, line producers Denes Kumar and Yogesh Ramanchandran, and marketing managed by DEC.

Ace is currently screening in theaters, with audience and critic reactions expected to emerge and influence discussions about the film in the coming days.