Test 2025

Test is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language sports psychological thriller film directed by S. Sashikanth, who co-wrote the script with Suman Kumar and produced with Chakravarthy Ramachandra under YNOT Studios. The film stars R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth and Meera Jasmine in lead roles, with Kaali Venkat, Nassar and Vinay Varma in supporting roles. A hyperlink film, it follows three parallel storylines: a scientist's struggles to save his hydro-fuel project, his wife's maternal aspirations, and a faded cricketer seeking to retire on a high note. The film marks Sashikanth's directorial debut and was announced in April 2023. Principal photography commenced the same month and continued till January 2024, taking place predominantly in Chennai and Bengaluru. The film features music composed by Shakthisree Gopalan, cinematography handled by Viraj Singh Gohil and editing by T. S. Suresh. Test had a direct-to-streaming release via Netflix on 4 April 2025. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the lead cast but criticised the screenplay, pacing, and predictability.