After multiple changes in the release date, actor Shanmugapandian's Padai Thalaivan is gearing up for a theatrical release this June 13.

Initially planned for a Pongal release, the film was pushed further multiple times since then. Explaining that the movie was facing issues in getting a release on May 23, Shanmugapandian said they were forced to delay the film due to "theatrical constraints."

Touted to be an action-adventure film, the earlier released trailer suggested that the plot would revolve around the male lead and the troubles created by his elephant. The film will have an AI-generated appearance of the late actor-politician and Shanmuga Pandian's father, Vijayakant.

The film's director, U Anbu has previously made Walter (2020) and Rekhla (2022). Padai Thalaivan is billed to be an out-and-out action thriller made in the backdrop of forests.

In addition to Shanmugapandian, the cast features director and actor Kasthuri Raja, Yamini Chander, the granddaughter of veteran filmmaker AC Tirulokchander, Munishkanth, and Rishi Rithvik.

With music by Ilaiyaraaja, Padai Thalaivan has a screenplay and dialogues by director Parthiban Desingu. The technical team consists of cinematographer SR Sathish Kumar, editor S Elayaraja, and stunt choreographer Mahesh Mathew.