Netflix announces release date for Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayanthara's 'Test'
What's the story
Netflix has revealed the release date of its next Tamil original film, Test.
The movie, which stars R Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth along with Meera Jasmine, will premiere on April 4.
This will be the first time the three actors will be working together.
Netflix's first Tamil film of 2025 follows three people whose lives converge through cricket, making them take life-changing decisions.
Directorial debut
'Test' marks S Sashikanth's directorial debut
Test is produced by YNOT Studios and is the directorial debut of S Sashikanth, a veteran producer who is trying his hand at direction for the first time.
Speaking about his new role, Sashikanth said, "Having nurtured stories as a producer for years, stepping into the director's chair for Test was both exhilarating and deeply personal."
He added that the film is about resilience and life being "the greatest test of all."
Anticipation
Netflix India's VP shared excitement for 'Test'
Monika Shergill, the Vice-President of Content at Netflix India, couldn't contain her excitement for Test.
She called it a "deeply compelling drama thriller that tests the moral thresholds of its three protagonists played by the powerhouse talents R Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth."
Set against high-stakes cricket, the film weaves the lives of a national-level cricketer, a genius scientist, and a passionate teacher.
The tagline for the film reads intriguingly, "Hero or villain—one choice to seal your fate."
Twitter Post
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Namma vaazhkaila thiruppu munaiya oru tharunam varum. Adhuku per dhan TEST. Watch TEST on 4 April in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi, only on Netflix!#TESTOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/V5o5bafBDj
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) March 6, 2025