Naan Kadavul Illai

Naan Kadavul Illai is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Samuthirakani and Sakshi Agarwal. It was released on 3 March 2023 in a clash against Bagheera (2023) and Ayothi (2023).

Plot
Senthooran is a CID official who lives with his mother, wife and daughter. While he was working as a cop, he arrests murderer Veerappan. After a few years, Veerappan escapes from prison with the intention to take revenge on Senthooran and his family. Was Senthooran able to escape from Veerappan and save his family forms the crux of the story.

Cast

 * Samuthirakani as Senthooran
 * Sakshi Agarwal as Leena
 * Saravanan as Veerappan
 * S. A. Chandrasekhar
 * Ineya as Maisu
 * Yuvan Mayilsamy
 * Imman Annachi as Abdullah
 * Diana Sri
 * Rohini
 * Selva kumar

Production
The film began production during October 2020, with S. A. Chandrasekhar launching a directorial venture after media reports suggested that Capmaari (2019) would be his last film. The shoot of the film was completed by 2021, with promotions beginning during September 2021. On her action-related role in the film, Sakshi Agarwal took up stunt training from Kanal Kannan.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Siddharth Vipin.
 * Kanne En Kanmaniye – Saindhavi, S. A. Chandrasekhar
 * Oho Villain – MC Rude

Reception
The film was released on 3 February 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from Cinema Express wrote "mediocrity thrives in this reckless revenge drama" and that the film was a "self-indulgent, overlong, incoherent rehash of the SAC formula". A critic from Dina Thanthi gave the film a negative review.