May 2025 Tamil Movie Lineup: Must-Watch Tamil Films Hitting Theatres This May

Retro was a gripping Tamil crime thriller directed by Karthik Subbaraj, featuring powerful performances from Suriya, Pooja Hegde, and Joju George. Produced by Jyotika and Suriya, the film unfolded a suspenseful story filled with crime, mystery, and psychological depth. The intense and atmospheric music by Santhosh Narayanan elevated the tension, while Shreyaas Krishna’s cinematography and Murshid Shafiq Ali’s crisp editing enhanced the overall narrative. Retro hit theatres on May 1, 2025, leaving audiences with a thrilling cinematic experience.

Tourist Family was a heartwarming Tamil family comedy-drama that starred Sasikumar and Simran, and was directed by Abishen Jeevinth. The film beautifully blended humor, emotions, and wholesome storytelling, offering a delightful experience for audiences of all ages. The music, composed by Sean Roldan, enriched the emotional layers of the film. Produced by Nasrath Basilian, Mahesh Raj Basilian, and Yuvaraj Ganeshan, Tourist Family offered a charming cinematic journey. The film was released in theatres on May 1, 2025.

Gajaana is an upcoming Tamil fantasy thriller directed and produced by Prabadish Samz under the banner of Four Square Studios. The film stars Vedhika, Inigo Prabhakaran, Chandini Tamilarasan, and Hareesh Peradi in key roles. With striking visuals captured by cinematographers Gopi Duraisamy and Vinod JP, and crisp editing by K.M. Riyas, Gajaana aims to deliver a gripping and immersive cinematic experience. The musical score by Achu Rajamani adds emotional resonance and elevates the storytelling. The film is slated for a theatrical release on May 9, 2025.

Maaman was a Tamil family drama directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, featuring Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles. The film also starred Raj Kiran, Bala Saravanan, Swasika, and Baba Bhaskar in important supporting roles. The music, composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, delivered a heartfelt and emotional soundtrack. Dinesh Purushothaman handled the cinematography, while Ganesh Siva took care of the editing, ensuring a smooth and engaging narrative. Maman was released in theatres on May 16, 2025.

DD Next Level is an upcoming Tamil black comedy film directed by Premanand. The movie stars Santhanam and Gautham Vasudev Menon in lead roles, promising a fun and engaging performance. With a mix of humor and unexpected twists, the film blends comedy with dark themes in a unique way. The music is composed by OfRo, adding energy and mood to the story. Deepak Kumar Pandy handles the cinematography, while Bharath Vikraman takes care of editing, together bringing the film’s style and tone to life. The film is set to release in theatres on May 16, 2025.

Madras Matinee is a Tamil drama film directed by Karthikeyan Mani. It stars Kali Venkat and Roshini Haripriyan in key roles, with George Maryan, Shelly, and Vyava playing supporting characters. Music is by K.C. Balasarangan, cinematography by Anand G.K., and editing by Satheesh Kumar Samuski. Produced under the banner of Dream Warrior Pictures, The film is set to release in theatres on May 23, 2025.