Kirubakaran (Kiruba) is a middle-class medical representative who leads a quiet, peaceful life away from his father’s violent world. His father, Don Lingappa (Linga), is a powerful gangster with a fearsome reputation. Tragedy strikes when Kiruba loses his wife and daughter in a clash with local criminals. The devastating loss pulls him back into the violent legacy he tried to escape. Linga steps in to protect his son and grandson, forcing the estranged father and son to reunite. The film moves between timelines, exploring their complicated relationship through gang rivalry, betrayal, and revenge.
Title: Magudam (transl. Crown)
Year: 2026
Type: Feature Film
Country: India
Language: Tamil (also released in Telugu as Makutam)
Director: Vishal (directorial debut)
Writer: Ravi Arasu (story), Vishal (screenplay), Vishal, Pon Parthiban, Anandh Kumaresan (dialogues)
Producers: R. B. Choudary (presenter), Vishal Film Factory, Super Good Films
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, Family
Stars: Vishal (dual role as Kiruba and Linga), Anjali, Dushara Vijayan, John Vijay, Jayaprakash, Ajay, Vamsi Krishna, Abu Salim, Arjai, VJ Jhansi, Padam Kumar, Sabhumon, Sampath Raj, Yogi Babu, Thambi Ramaiah, Sabbita Roi
Runtime: 3 hours 5 minutes