Blackmail is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language crimethriller film written and directed by Mu Maran, starring G. V. Prakash Kumar and Teju Ashwini in the lead roles, alongside Srikanth and Bindu Madhavi in important roles. The film is produced by Jayakkodi Amalraj under the JDS Film Factory banner. Blackmail was released in theatres on 12 September 2025.
In early December 2022, DT Next reported that G. V. Prakash Kumar had signed his next project with Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (2018) fame director Mu Maran,[1] with Pragya Nagra as the female lead.[2] During the first-look poster announcement in late-March 2025, Teju Ashwini was announced as the female lead opposite to G. V. Prakash Kumar.[3] The film stars Srikanth in his second collaboration with Mu Maran after Kannai Nambathey (2023)[4] alongside Bindu Madhavi in an important role.[5] The film also features Shaji Chen, Muthukumar, Redin Kingsley, Ramesh Thilak, Hari Priya and others in supporting roles.[6] The film is produced Jayakkodi Amalraj under their JDS Film Factory banner,[7] while the technical team consists of music composer Sam C. S, editor San Lokesh, and cinematographer Gokul Benoy.[8]Principal photography took place in Ooty, Chennai, Coonoor and Coimbatore.[9] In early December 2024, G. V. Prakash Kumar began dubbing for his portions in the film.[10]
Blackmail released in theatres on 12 September 2025.[12] Earlier it was scheduled for release on 1 August 2025,[13] but was delayed for undisclosed reasons.[14]
Reception
Ashwin S of Cinema Express gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Blackmail tries to be a serious film with a layered story. It has enough characters with distinct personalities, for us to remember them. But the writing pulls the rug from underneath every ambition it has."[15] Janani K of India Today gave 2/5 stars and wrote "'Blackmail,' in its attempt to present different perspectives, ends up appearing insensitive. With such a haphazard script, the lead performances, despite being decent, hardly make a difference. This film represents a missed opportunity for everyone involved."[16] Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote "Blackmail is an attempt to hatch a tight-knit crime caper that throws a curveball every ten minutes, only that the twists are either too contrived, or gimmicky, or just generic. [...] From all the effort to create a thriller atmosphere, one wonders if there was hope that these supposed surprises were enough to sustain the audience’s interest."[17]
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