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Movie Name: Ace
Directed by: Arumuga Kumar
Starring: Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth, Yogi Babu, B. S. Avinash, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Divya Pillai
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance
Release Date: 23 May, 2025
Language: Tamil
Running Time: 156 Minutes
Rating:
Production Companies: 7Cs Entertainment
Budget: ₹- Crore
Kannan seeks a new life in a foreign country but gets dragged into a shark circle. A daring heist turns their hope into a curse, forcing him to outsmart fate itself.
Ace: Movie Overview
Ace is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic crime comedy film 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.
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 has soundtracks composed by Justin Prabhakaran, background scored by Sam C. S., cinematography handled by Karan B. Rawat and editing by Fenny Oliver.
Ace is scheduled to release in theatres on 23 May 2025.
On 19 May 2023, 7Cs Entertainment officially announced that they would collaborate with director Aarumuga Kumar and Vijay Sethupathi. Both the director and actor previously collaborated for Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2017). 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. Principal photography began the same month, and wrapped by 30 November. It was predominantly shot in Malaysia. The film’s official title, Ace, was announced on 17 May 2024. Cinematographer Karan B. Rawat, editor R. Govindaraj and production designer A. K. Muthu were revealed to be a part of the technical crew. Fenny Oliver later took over editing.
The film has songs composed by Justin Prabhakaran and background scored by Sam C. S. The first single “Urugudhu Urugudhu” was released on 17 March 2025.
Ace is scheduled to release in theatres on 23 May 2025.
Movie Trailer:
Movie Review:
Vijay Sethupathi, Yogi Babu cannot save this middling comedy-thriller
Arumugakumar’s ‘Ace,’ despite having all the ingredients of an enjoyable comedy caper, takes itself too seriously and becomes an underwhelming ride
Imagine an ordinary person, poor, lonely and single, naively daydreaming about situations as follows. What if I could fly to a foreign country, preferably with a large Tamil diaspora, like Malaysia, and meet a stunningly gorgeous woman, like that actress from Sapta Saagardaache Ello? It would be a bummer if our paths don’t cross often, and so what if she lives opposite my house and we take the same train to reach our day jobs? Also, what if she needs a lot of money, and I become a prince charming with godly luck at Poker, or, say, rob a bank? After all, it’s a dream, so I get to decide how outlandish my story can be. This is largely how the story of Ace pans out.
If convenient writing is a game of poker, Ace is a royal flush. Yet despite a ridiculous storyline, this is a surprisingly entertaining film till a point (far better than what the trailer suggested). Four things work well in its favour. First, it features Yogi Babu at his comedic best. As Arivukarasan, the actor is riotous throughout the film, and nine out of 10 jokes land with impeccable timing. Then comes the lead romantic pair, Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth, who are adorably cute as ‘Bolt’ Kannan and Rukmini. They charm their way through the film with the smallest expressions — watch how hesitantly Vijay grins when Rukmini first waves at him from her balcony — and somehow make you forgive scenes with lazy writing. Indeed, their playful banter throughout the ‘Urugudhu Urugudhu’ song makes you crave a rom-com.
Speaking of songs, Justin Prabhakaran’s music plays a vital role in elevating the film’s mood. He sticks to his assignment, and the background score makes its presence felt without seeking much attention. Finally, writer-director Arumugakumar does show occasional flair in scene writing, and a knack for suspense that could have come in handy in a better film.
Though all this keeps the film afloat until intermission, they fail to sustain a material so thin, and, at times, even tedious. Interesting ideas are introduced without much follow-up, like Kannan’s top-tier Poker skills. Arivu’s employment as a sanitation worker, the restaurant their friend and well-wisher, Kalpana (Divya Pillai), owns, or the drug cartel run by Dharma (BS Avinash; as a kingpin who traps Kannan and Arivu in a huge debt), are all settings we are introduced to but with no roles to play in the larger scheme of things. A sub-plot about Rajadurai (Babloo Prithviraj; as Rukmini’s obnoxious stepfather and police officer) blackmailing a young girl with her sex tape takes up so much space, only to become conspicuously unnecessary.
Everything derails when the film takes itself too seriously by attempting to be a suspenseful heist thriller. In fact, Ace has all the necessary ingredients to become a good romantic caper, but it never finds its tone. A serious thriller with an innovative heist is one thing, and an out-and-out comedy where the plan goes hilariously wrong is another. Ace is neither. Its flaws are evident in two central action sequences. One happens when Kannan and Arivu are chased by Durai’s men, while the other is an elaborate escape plan. You either laugh at everything silly Yogi Babu does or utters, or you miss him whenever Arumugakumar attempts to conjure a Mission: Impossible out of thin air.
ACE Movie Songs:
Song Title: Urugudhu Urugudhu
Lyrics: Thamarai
Music Composer: Justin Prabhakaran
Singers: Kapil Kapilan, Shreya Ghoshal
