Padai Thalaivan Movie Cast and Budget

Tamil cinema’s 2025 offering, Padai Thalaivan, is a gripping action-drama that beautifully combines emotion, suspense, and tradition. Directed by U. Anbu, the film is fronted by Shanmuga Pandian in a role that explores both strength and vulnerability — portraying a mahout whose world revolves around his beloved elephant.

Padai Thalaivan Movie Cast

1. Shanmuga Pandian as Velu (Lead role)
2. Kasthuri Raja
3. Yamini Chander
4. Munishkanth
5. Karudan Ram
6. Rishi Rithvik
7. A. Venkatesh
8. Yugi Sethu
9. Sreejith Ravi
10. Aruldoss
11. Logu NPKS

Padai Thalaivan Movie Budget

While the official budget remains undisclosed, the film boasts high production values and has been generating strong buzz at the box office, particularly among family and rural audiences.

Plot

Set against the backdrop of dense forests and rural traditions, Padai Thalaivan narrates the moving story of Velu and his elephant companion. Their peaceful bond is shattered when dark forces — poachers, greedy priests, and corrupt officials — conspire to separate them. The film chronicles Velu’s dangerous quest to rescue Maniyan, unraveling secrets that test his courage and character.