Test (2025 film)

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Test
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Official release poster
Directed by S. Sashikanth
Written by
  • S. Sashikanth
  • Suman Kumar
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyViraj Singh Gohil
Edited by T. S. Suresh
Music by Shakthisree Gopalan
Production
company
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • 4 April 2025 (2025-4-4)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Test is an upcoming Tamil-language sports drama film directed by S. Sashikanth, who co-wrote the script with Suman Kumar and produced with Chakravarthy Ramachandra under YNOT Studios. The film stars R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth and Meera Jasmine, with Kaali Venkat and Nassar in supporting roles. It marks Sashikanth's directorial debut and Jasmine's return to Tamil cinema after a 10-year hiatus.

Contents

The film was announced in April 2023 with principal photography being commenced the same month and continued till January 2024, where it was predominantly shot in Chennai and Bengaluru. The film features music composed by Shakthisree Gopalan, cinematography handled by Viraj Singh Gohil and editing by T. S. Suresh.

Test is scheduled to have a direct-to-streaming release via Netflix on 4 April 2025.

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2023, it was reported that film producer S. Sashikanth would make his directorial debut with a sports drama film to be produced by his YNOT Studios banner. [2] Sashikanth had cast R. Madhavan and Siddharth in the lead roles, having previously worked with both the actors, and also cast Nayanthara as the female lead. The film would also mark Madhavan and Siddharth reuniting after Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) and Rang De Basanti (2006). [3] [4] On 12 April, the film was officially announced under the title Test. [5] It was noted that, unlike other cricket-based films, this would focus on test cricket and hence it was titled as such. [3]

The film is based on an original story authored by Suman Kumar, who was known for writing The Family Man, and with whom Sashikanth would co-write the script. [6] Shortly after the announcement, Sashikanth revealed the preliminary crew members of the film, which included cinematographer Viraj Singh Gohil, editor T. S. Suresh, production designers Madhusudhan and Shweta Sabu Cyril, sports director Dhruv Panjani, action choreographer Dinesh Subbarayan, stylists Poornima Ramaswamy and Anu Vardhan, casting director Sharanya Subramaniam and publicity designer Gopi Prasannaa. [7] [8] [9] Muthuramalingam was appointed as the executive producer of the film by the production house. [6] [10]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 12 April 2023, the same day as the film's announcement. [11] [12] Filming for the first schedule began in Chennai, with the lead actors and Kaali Venkat being present. [13] On 9 May, the makers announced that Meera Jasmine would play an important role, marking her return to Tamil cinema after a 10-year hiatus. [14] [15] By 17 June, Madhavan had completed filming his portions. [16] Filming for the second schedule began in Bengaluru, during late-September. On 8 January, Nayanthara had completed filming her portions, [17] and Jasmine did so later that month. [18] [19] Principal photography wrapped on 31 January. [20] [21]

Post-production

The post-production process began on early February, shortly after filming wrapped. [19] OK Vijay serves as the visual effects supervisor, and sound design would be handled by Kunal Rajan and M. R. Rajakrishnan whereas Siddharth Sadashiv served as the sync sound recordist. [6]

Music

Test
Soundtrack album by
Shakthisree Gopalan
Recorded2023–2025
Genre Feature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
Label YNOT Music
Producer Shakthisree Gopalan
Singles from Test
  1. "Arena"
    Released: 10 March 2025

The film's music is composed by playback singer Shakthisree Gopalan in her debut as music composer. [22] The first single "Arena" was released on 10 March 2025. [23]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSingers(s)Length
1."Arena" Yogi B Yogi B2:46

Marketing

The film's teaser trailer was launched on 3 February 2025. [24] On 13 March 2025, cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin released the teaser of Siddharth's character via his social media platforms. [25] [26] Nayanthara and Madhavan's character teasers were released the following days. [27] [28]

Release

In October 2024, it was reported that the film would have a direct-to-streaming release via Netflix, bypassing theatrical release. [29] This was confirmed in early-February, after Netflix announced their slate of original programming and films for the year, with Test being one of them. [30] [31] The film is scheduled to premiere on 4 April 2025, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu. [1] [32]

References

  1. 1 2 S, Ashwin (13 March 2025). "Siddharth as Arjun faces the impact of his choices in Netflix's Test". Cinema Express . Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  2. ↑ "Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayan's The Test to start this month". DT Next . 8 April 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  3. 1 2 "'Aayutha Ezhuthu' duo Madhavan and Siddharth join Nayanthara for a sports drama". The Times of India . 9 April 2023. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth to star in Sashikanth's 'Test'". The New Indian Express . 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  5. ↑ "Nayanthara, Madhavan and Siddharth team up for Sashikanth's directorial debut 'The Test'". The Hindu . 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "Movie makers announce the technical crew of 'Test'". The Times of India . 26 April 2023. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Makers announce the Test crew". DT Next . 28 April 2023. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  8. ↑ YNOT Studios [@studiosynot] (25 April 2023). "Meet our talent finder - Sharanya Subramaniam ! ✨ Welcome on board #theTEST🏏 @sharanyaspotstalent #CastingDirector". Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025– via Instagram.
  9. ↑ YNOT Studios [@studiosynot] (25 April 2023). "Happy to welcome the magician @gopiprasannaa on board #theTEST🏏 ✨ #PublicityDesigner". Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025– via Instagram.
  10. ↑ Sundar, Anusha (26 April 2023). "Makers of Test announce technical crew". Cinema Express . Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  11. ↑ "Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth starrer 'Test' goes on floors; Makers released the motion poster of the film". The Times of India . 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  12. ↑ "Nayanthara, Madhavan and Siddharth team up for producer Sashikanth's debut directorial venture Test". The Indian Express . 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  13. ↑ "Kaali Venkat joins the cast of Madhavan & Siddharth's 'Test'". The Times of India . 13 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  14. ↑ "'Test': Meera Jasmine joins Madhavan, Nayanthara for S Shashikanth's sports drama". The Hindu . 9 May 2023. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  15. ↑ "Meera Jasmine to join hands with Madhavan after two decades for Test". The Indian Express . 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  16. ↑ "It's a wrap for R Madhavan's 'Test'". The Times of India . 17 June 2023. Archived from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  17. ↑ "Pic: Nayanthara plays Kumudha in 'Test', gives a glimpse of her look". India Today . 8 January 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  18. ↑ "Meera Jasmine completes shooting for 'Test'". The Times of India . 26 January 2024. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  19. 1 2 "Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth's 'The Test' concludes production". The Hindu . PTI. 31 January 2024. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  20. ↑ "It's A Wrap For Nayanthara, R Madhavan And Siddharth's The Test". News18 . 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  21. ↑ "Shoot completed for sports drama 'Test'". The New Indian Express . 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  22. ↑ "Shakthisree Gopalan turns music director for Madhavan & Siddharth's 'Test'". The Times of India . 4 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  23. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (10 March 2025). "Test first single 'Arena' out now". Cinema Express . Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  24. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (3 February 2025). "Test Teaser: Siddharth, Nayanthara and Madhavan star in a game of endurance". Cinema Express . Archived from the original on 5 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  25. ↑ "Siddharth plays a driven 'soldier' in cricket-based film Test; former cricketer R Ashwin launches glimpse". The Indian Express . 13 March 2025. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  26. ↑ "R Ashwin gives a shout out to Siddharth over his performance as cricketer in 'Test'". The Times of India . 13 March 2025. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  27. ↑ Sundar, Anusha (14 March 2025). "Test OTT release: Nayanthara as Kumudha is a woman of resilience | Watch teaser". OTTPlay . Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  28. ↑ Sundar, Anusha (15 March 2025). "Test OTT release: R Madhavan is a struggling scientist in this film co-starring Siddharth, Nayanthara". OTTPlay . Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  29. ↑ "Nayanthara's 'Test' to directly premiere on OTT". The Times of India . 4 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  30. ↑ "Netflix India's 2025 slate: Aryan Khan's 'The Bad***s of Bollywood, 'Saif Ali Khan's 'Jewel Thief', Madhavan's 'Aap Jaisa Koi' and more". The Hindu . 3 February 2025. Archived from the original on 26 February 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  31. ↑ "Netflix India 2025 Line-Up: Among More, Shah Rukh Khan And Saif Ali Khan's Sons' Debut Shows". NDTV . Press Trust of India. 4 February 2025. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  32. ↑ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (6 March 2025). "Madhavan, Siddharth, and Nayanthara's Test gets Netflix premiere date". Cinema Express . Archived from the original on 6 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
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