Wild Tamil Nadu

Wild Tamil Nadu
Poster of Wild Tamil Nadu
Directed by	Kalyan Varma
Produced by	Sundaram Fastners Limited Arathi Krishna Rohit Varma
Narrated by	Arvind Swamy
Cinematography	Kalyan Varma Suman Raju Dhanu Paran Pradeep Hegde
Edited by	Akhilesh Thambe (Co-director and Editor) George Thengummoottil (Additional Editor)
Music by	Ricky Kej
Production company	Nature InFocus
Release date	16 October 2025 (2025-10-16)(Chennai)
Running time	60 minutes
Country	India
Languages	English Tamil

Wild Tamil Nadu is a 2025 wildlife documentary film about wildlife of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ^{[1] [2]} It is directed by Kalyan Varma and produced by Arathi Krishna ^[1] . The film is narrated by Tamil actor Aravind Swamy and music is composed by Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej. The film was produced under the corporate social responsibility of Sundram Fastners Limited. The film premiered on 16 October 2025 at PVR Satyam Theatres, Chennai.

Plot

The story was inspired by the ancient Tamil Sangam literature, the film explores the region through its five classical landscapes — mountains (Kurinji), forests (Mullai), croplands (Marutham), arid zones (Palai), and coasts (Neithal). ^[3]

Production

The film was crafted over a span of five years, with a team of dedicated cinematographers from India capturing the diverse landscapes Tamil Nadu. Filming locations include Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Mudumalai National Park, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Palk Bay, Teri (geology), Pichavaram, Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Marina Beach and other locations.^{[ citation needed ]}

The film was notable in filming the elusive Madras hedgehog and cooperative fishing of cormorants for the first time ever. ^[4]

References

1. Zachariah, Preeti (7 October 2025). "Wild Tamil Nadu, showcasing the biodiversity of the state, to premiere in Chennai". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 20 October 2025.
2. Indulge, Team (11 October 2025). "Wild Tamil Nadu: A cinematic ode to the state's natural legacy". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
3. "Wild Tamil Nadu Film". Wild Tamil Nadu Film. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
4. Kothari, Sonu M. (28 October 2025). "Wild Tamil Nadu captures the wild truths of Tamil roots". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 December 2025.