Badava

A jobless man who struggles with authority is forced to seek employment in Malaysia. After losing his job and returning home, he discovers that a powerful owner of a brick kiln has enslaved the local people. The story follows his efforts to use his courage to challenge this oppressor, free the villagers, and bring happiness back to the community.

The film was directed and written by KV Nandha and produced by John Peter. The cast features Vimal in the lead role as Velan, alongside Devadarshini as Selvi and Soori as Urappu. Other performers include Namo Narayana, Ramachandra Raju, and Shrita Rao. This action comedy drama has a runtime of 150 minutes and was released on February 14, 2025.