Blackmail is a 2025 Tamil crime thriller film directed by Mu Maran. The story that follows is of crime, secrets and emotional drama. The film has G. V. Prakash Kumar and Teju Ashwini play lead roles. Srikanth and Bindu Madhavi are also important characters.
The makers released Blackmail in theatres on 12 September of 2025. The film has many twists and emotional moments to offer a gripping story.
Blackmail Web Series Quick Overview
| Title | Blackmail |
| Release Date | 12 September 2025 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller |
| Director | Mu Maran |
| Producer | Jayakkodi Amalraj |
| Production House | JDS Film Factory |
| Music Director | Sam C. S |
| Cinematography | Gokul Benoy |
| Editor | San Lokesh |
| Country | India |
The film presents itself as a crime thriller that keeps the viewer curious until the end.
Cast and Crew of Blackmail
The film has a very good cast and team of technical personnel.
Main Cast
- V. Prakash Kumar as Mani
- Teju Ashwini as Rekha
- Srikanth as Ashok
- Bindu Madhavi as Archana
- Linga as Arun
- Shaji Chen as Kannan
- Vettai Muthukumar as Chidambaram
- Redin Kingsley
- Ramesh Thilak
- Haripriya Isai
- Chandrika Ravi (special appearance in a song)
Crew
- Director & Writer: Mu Maran
- Producer: Jayakkodi Amalraj
- Music Composer: Sam C. S
- Cinematographer: Gokul Benoy
- Editor: San Lokesh
The team shot the film in Ooty, Chennai, Coonoor, and Coimbatore. The background music and songs add tension and emotion to the story.
Plot Summary of Blackmail
The story is about Mani, who works for a pharmaceutical distributor. His boss is secretly in a drug business. Mani gets a shock to learn that his girlfriend Rekha is pregnant. She wants to terminate the pregnancy, but Mani promises to help her and the child.
At the same time Ashok is living with his family in a peaceful life. Suddenly someone kidnaps his daughter. Ashok does not want to tell the policemen, which raises a lot of questions.
Archana also gets in trouble when her ex-lover is trying to blackmail her for money. Soon, all their lives link up seemingly in unexpected ways. Secrets come out, danger is increased.
The film raises important questions. Who kidnapped the child? Who has control over the blackmail game? Who hides the real truth? The story keeps going at a fast pace and the viewers are kept guessing
OTT Platform – Blackmail
The makers began with releasing Blackmail in theatres. As of now, they haven’t officially announced the OTT release date. Viewers can look forward to the film streaming on one of the leading Tamil OTT platforms after the theatrical run of the movie.
Fans of crime thrillers should see Blackmail for the emotion, the suspense and the good performances.