Ace is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic crime comedy film[1] written, produced and directed by Arumuga Kumar under 7Cs Entertainment. It stars Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth, with Yogi Babu, P. S. Avinash and Babloo Prithiveeraj in supporting roles.
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Arumuga Kumar |
| Written by | Arumuga Kumar |
| Produced by | Arumuga Kumar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Karan B. Rawat |
| Edited by | Fenny Oliver |
| Music by | Justin Prabhakaran |
Production company | 7Cs Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was officially announced in May 2023 under the tentative title Vijay Sethupathi 51, as it is the actor's 51st film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced a year later. Principal photography commenced in May 2023 and wrapped by that November, taking place predominantly in Malaysia. The film's music was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, cinematography handled by Karan B. Rawat and editing by Fenny Oliver.
Ace is scheduled to release in theatres on 23 May 2025.
Cast
edit- Vijay Sethupathi as Bold Kannan[2]
- Rukmini Vasanth as Rukku[3]
- Yogi Babu
- P. S. Avinash[4]
- Babloo Prithiveeraj[4]
Production
editOn 19 May 2023, 7Cs Entertainment officially announced that they would collaborate with director Aarumuga Kumar and Vijay Sethupathi.[5] Both the director and actor previously collaborated for Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2017).[6][7] Tentatively titled Vijay Sethupathi 51, Rukmini Vasanth was cast as the female lead, in her Tamil debut. Yogi Babu was also cast in a prominent role.[8] Principal photography began the same month,[9] and wrapped by 30 November. It was predominantly shot in Malaysia.[10][11] The film's official title, Ace, was announced on 17 May 2024.[12] Cinematographer Karan B. Rawat, editor R. Govindaraj and production designer A. K. Muthu were revealed to be a part of the technical crew.[13] Fenny Oliver later took over editing.[14]
Soundtrack
edit| Ace | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | Justin Prabhakaran |
| Singles from Ace | |
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The music is composed by Justin Prabhakaran.[13] The first single "Urugudhu Urugudhu" was released on 17 March 2025.[15]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Urugudhu Urugudhu" | Thamarai | Kapil Kapilan, Shreya Ghoshal |
Release
editAce is scheduled to release in theatres on 23 May 2025.[16]
References
edit- ^ Chennai Times [@chennaitimestoi] (20 May 2024). "Director Aarumuga Kumar says that his forthcoming film Ace starring Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth will not revolve around gambling". Archived from the original on 17 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (16 January 2025). "Vijay Sethupathi to play Bold Kannan in Ace". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (10 December 2024). "Vijay Sethupathi's Ace makers release first look of Rukmini Vasanth". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Ace gets a new poster featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu". Cinema Express. 1 January 2025. Archived from the original on 2 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi's next with Arumuga Kumar goes on floors". The Hindu. 19 May 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Rukmini Vasanth to make her Tamil debut with Vijay Sethupathi's film with Arumugakumar". The Times of India. 19 May 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Bhadra, Piyali (19 May 2023). "Vijay Sethupathi Joins Arumuga Kumar For His Next; Formal Ritual Takes Place In Malaysia | See Pics". English Jagran. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi & Rukmini's film deals with gambling culture in Malaysia". The Times of India. 2 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "The first schedule of 'VJS 51' wrapped up in Malaysia!". The Times of India. 13 June 2023. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi's VJS51 shooting wrapped up". The Times of India. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Vijay Sethupathi – Rukmini Vasanth's 'VJS 51'". The Hindu. 30 November 2023. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "VJS's 51st film titled Ace, first look unveiled". DT Next. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ a b Sundar, Anusha (17 May 2024). "VJS 51 is now Ace: Watch Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth and others get introduced in quirky style". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (16 January 2025). "Happy birthday Vijay Sethupathi: Ace makers release new glimpse introducing the actor as Bold Kannan". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "First single 'Urugudhu Urugudhu' from Vijay Sethupathi-Rukmini Vasanth's Ace out". Cinema Express. 17 March 2025. Archived from the original on 17 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (19 April 2025). "Vijay Sethupathi's Ace to release in May". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
