Diwali 2025 Tamil Theatrical and OTT Releases: Bison, Diesel, Dude and More

Diesel is a Tamil action thriller written and directed by Shanmugam Muthusamy. The film stars Harish Kalyan and Athulya Ravi in lead roles, with Vinay Rai playing the antagonist. Supporting actors include Sai Kumar, Karunas, and Ananya. The music is composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, cinematography by M.S. Prabhu and Richard M. Nathan, and editing by San Lokesh. Packed with action, emotion, and suspense, Diesel is set for a Diwali 2025 theatrical release on October 17, 2025.

Dude is an upcoming Tamil romantic drama directed by Keerthiswaran, featuring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role alongside Mamitha Baiju, Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Neha Shetty, and Rohini. The story explores the emotional bond between two close friends, diving into themes of love, sacrifice, and loyalty. Combining youthful energy with heartfelt emotions, Dude is expected to resonate strongly with younger audiences. The film is all set to hit theaters on October 17, 2025, coinciding with the festive Diwali weekend.

Bison, also titled Bison: Kaalamaadan, is a Tamil sports drama written and directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film features Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles, with Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, and Kalaiyarasan in supporting parts. Music is composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, with Ezhil Arasu K. handling cinematography and Sakthi Thiru in charge of editing. Inspired by real-life stories, Bison promises an intense emotional journey and is slated for release on October 17, 2025, for Diwali.

Kambi Katna Kathai is a Tamil comedy directed by Rajanathan Periyasamy, featuring Natarajan Subramaniam (Natty) and Singam Puli in lead roles. The film follows a witty con artist posing as a spiritual guru, who plans to swindle his followers, only to get entangled in a chaotic emerald heist. Filled with humor, twists, and confusion, the movie promises an entertaining mix of crime and comedy. Produced by Ravi under Mangatha Movies, it releases in theaters on October 17, 2025.

Carmeni Selvam is a Tamil comedy-drama directed by Ram Chakri, starring Samuthirakani and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in lead roles. The film also features Abhinaya and Gautham Vasudev Menon in key roles. It tells the story of a peace-loving man whose life takes a turn when greed and ambition begin to cloud his morals. Balancing humor and emotion, Carmeni Selvam explores the cost of human desires. Produced by Arun Rangarajulu under Pathway Productions, the movie releases in theaters on October 17, 2025.