The trailer for Ace, Vijay Sethupathi’s 51st film, dropped on May 11, 2025, ahead of its theatrical release on May 23, 2025, in India and Malaysia. Directed by Arumugakumar, this Tamil romantic crime comedy, shot primarily in Malaysia, introduces Sethupathi as “Bold” Kannan, a charismatic gambler navigating a high-stakes heist. Launched by stars like Sivakarthikeyan, the 181-second trailer blends action, humor, and romance, setting the stage for a vibrant summer entertainer.
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A Thrilling Yet Mixed Reception
The trailer showcases Vijay Sethupathi’s effortless charm as Bold Kannan, who reinvents his identity with witty tales—calling himself a rebel to Divya Pillai, a bolt-stealing rogue to Yogi Babu, and an electric force to Rukmini Vasanth. Packed with slick visuals, daring heists, and Yogi Babu’s comic relief, it promises a genre-bending ride. A quirky Sivakarthikeyan sketch reference at the end sparked buzz, with Sivakarthikeyan himself tweeting, “The ending was a sweet surprise!” However, some X users found it “routine,” criticizing Sam CS’s background score as lackluster and the commercial elements outdated, especially after Sethupathi’s acclaimed Maharaja.
Star Power and Technical Brilliance
Rukmini Vasanth makes her Tamil debut opposite Sethupathi, joined by Yogi Babu, Divya Pillai, and Babloo Prithiveeraj. Justin Prabhakaran’s music, including the romantic single Urugudhu Urugudhu, and Karan B. Rawat’s cinematography elevate the trailer’s appeal. Early reviews praise the Sethupathi-Yogi Babu chemistry and the final 20-minute climax as “edge-of-the-seat,” though some feel the narrative leans too commercial. The U/A-certified film, backed by 7Cs Entertainment, will stream on Amazon Prime Video post-theatrical run.
High Stakes for Summer 2025
After a stellar 2024 with Merry Christmas and Viduthalai Part 2, Sethupathi’s shift to a lighter role in Ace has fans divided. X posts call it “super fun” and “thrilling,” yet others worry it may not match Maharaja’s intensity. With no major Tamil competitors but Malayalam films like Narivetta in the fray, Ace banks on word-of-mouth to shine. Get ready for a stylish, laugh-filled heist on May 23
-By Manoj H