Bison: Kaalamaadan
A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.
Directed by Mari Selvaraj · Biography · Drama · Sport · 150 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Mari Selvaraj
Writer
Mari Selvaraj
Studio
Applause Entertainment / Neelam Studios
Release
21 Nov 2025
Runtime
150 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, Sport
Full Plot
A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.
Cast & Characters
"Vanaththi" Kittan
Dhruv Vikram
Raani, Kittan's love interest
Anupama Parameswaran
Vishwesh Singh
Anurag Arora
Raaji, Kittan's sister (voice dubbed by Raveena Ravi)
Rajisha Vijayan
Pushpa
Haritha Mutharasan
Rathinam
K. Prapanjan
Santhanraj
Madhankumar Dhakshinamoorthy
Did You Know?
Mari Selvaraj has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Karnan, Maamannan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Dhruv Vikram appears in 4 films in our catalog, including Adithya Varma, Varmaa.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Bison Kaalamaadan is based on the life story of a sportsperson, showcasing their lives in a raw and lively manner not seen before in Tamil cinema?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
The film's lead actor Dhruv Vikram was Mari Selvaraj's only choice for the role.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Principal photography began on 6 May 2024 with an inaugural puja at a film city in Chennai, marking the start of the production process.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Bison: Kaalamaadan holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (5,204 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (5,204 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bison: Kaalamaadan's IMDb rating?+
Bison: Kaalamaadan has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 5,204 votes.
Is Bison: Kaalamaadan good? What are critics saying?+
Bison: Kaalamaadan holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (5,204 votes).
How long is Bison: Kaalamaadan?+
Bison: Kaalamaadan has a runtime of 150 min.
Who directed Bison: Kaalamaadan?+
Bison: Kaalamaadan was directed by Mari Selvaraj.
Where can I watch Bison: Kaalamaadan?+
Bison: Kaalamaadan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Bison: Kaalamaadan" is positive, with many praising its trailer and enthusiastic fan feedback. Many commenters use affectionate nicknames for the director Vikram Sir, while some criticize others' comments as overly promotional or dismissive of other filmmakers' work.
From the trailer's comments
வாடா" துரு " இப்ப தான்டா நீ "சீயான்" பிள்ளை.....யோவ் மாரி❤
@சிரஞ்சீவிபிரபு · 4212 likesThis is how a NEPO KID should define himself, just by giving his 100% to the film...
@samujjalgoswami1842 · 1047 likesThis time Ms Baskar sir got National award Next time National award need to be given for Pasupathy sir This makes a healthy recognition for art of cinema❤❤❤
@Sundar-e1z · 1175 likesVikram sir fans button❤❤
@um2rum2rum22 · 113 likesஎதிர்பார்த்ததை விட ட்ரெய்லர் மிரட்டுகிறது..❤
@hezruggedguy · 2524 likesகபடி வெறும் விளையாட்டு அல்ல... அது ஒரு போர் பயிற்சியும் கூட... அறிந்தவர்களுக்கு புரியும்🔥🔥🔥
@ashoksamurai1511 · 1615 likesHumble request to the creators please don't change the voice of Mr. Pasupathi. His voice lives in our memories and add a lot of value to the characters he plays.
@capecomorian2175 · 1071 likesஇப்போ தான் படம் பார்த்தேன். சத்தியமா சொல்றேன் படம் தரமா இருக்கு. எல்லா கேரக்டர் ஆக்டிங் வேரலேவெல். அய்யா அமீர் அவர்களே படத்துல நல்ல கருத்த பேசிரங்க ஆனா நிஜதுல தளபதி விஜய் மேல இவ்வளவு வன்மம். அப்பறம் மரி செல்வராஜ் sir நீங்க எந்த குறைபதியும் கவலைபடாதீங்க குறை சொல்றவன் அவன் சாகரவரைக…
@praveendavid4119 · 25 likes
