Ravi Mohan's 'Karathey Babu' release date set for August 28
Synopsis
'Karathey Babu' finally has a date — 28 August 2025. Ravi Mohan's realistic political thriller, which promises to reveal the personal side of an MLA, arrives as the third collaboration with Screen Scene Media Entertainment. With Tamil Nadu DGP's daughter making her acting debut as the female lead, the film carries more than just box-office curiosity.
Key Takeaways
Ravi Mohan 's political thriller 'Karathey Babu' is confirmed for a worldwide release on 28 August 2025 .
The film is directed by Ganesh K Babu and produced by Sundar Arumugam under Screen Scene Media Entertainment .
Female lead Daudee Jiwal is the daughter of Tamil Nadu DGP Shankar Jiwal .
This is the third film pairing Ravi Mohan with Screen Scene, after 'Agilan' and 'Brother' .
Music is by Sam C.S. ; shooting was completed in February 2025 and dubbing began in December 2024 .
Actor Ravi Mohan's much-anticipated political thriller 'Karathey Babu', directed by Ganesh K Babu, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 28 August 2025. The announcement was made on Friday, 26 June by production house Screen Scene Media Entertainment, confirming the release date that fans had been waiting for.
Official Announcement
Screen Scene Media Entertainment shared the news on its X timeline, writing: 'The wait is over, Date for the tiger's arrival is locked. @iam_ravimohan's #KaratheyBabu hits screens worldwide on August 28. Directed by @ganeshkbabu. A @samcsmusic Musical. Produced by @screensceneoffl #SundarArumugam.' The post confirmed the film's worldwide release in a single sweep, signalling confidence in its commercial prospects.
Production Journey
The film's production has been a carefully tracked affair. Ravi Mohan began dubbing his portions as early as December 12 last year, with the production house marking the milestone by sharing a video of the actor arriving at the dubbing studio. Shooting was fully wrapped up by February 2025, with post-production — including editing by Kathiresh Alagesan — completed ahead of the release date lock-in.
Mohan had said at the time of dubbing: 'With all your blessings kickstarting the dubbing for my upcoming political entertainer #Karatheybabu. Directed by @ganeshkbabu. A @samcsmusic Musical. Produced by @screensceneoffl #SundarArumugam.'
What the Film Is About
Director Ganesh K Babu has described 'Karathey Babu' as an emotional and realistic political thriller that explores the lesser-seen personal side of an MLA. 'Although there have been many films about politicians, their personal lives, relationships and feelings have not been discussed much on screen. This film explores another side of an MLA. It is shaping up to be an emotional and realistic political thriller,' he said during an earlier interaction.
Notably, the female lead is played by Daudee Jiwal, daughter of Tamil Nadu Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal — a casting choice that has drawn attention ahead of the release.
Cast, Crew and Context
Produced by Sundar Arumugam under Screen Scene Media Entertainment, 'Karathey Babu' marks the third collaboration between the production house and Ravi Mohan, following 'Agilan' and 'Brother'. The film boasts a large ensemble cast including K S Ravikumar, Nasser, VTV Ganesh, Subramaniam Siva, Kavithalaya Krishnan, Pradeep Antony, and several others.
Music is composed by Sam C.S., cinematography is handled by Ezhil Arasu K, and the screenplay is co-written by Rathna Kumar and Bakkiyam Sankar. Director Ganesh K Babu has spoken warmly of the collaboration: 'We are making the film very comfortably without any pressure. The reason for this is Mohan Ravi's full cooperation and dedication. I feel very happy to direct this movie.'
With its release date now confirmed, 'Karathey Babu' will be among the notable Tamil releases of the August 2025 theatrical window.
Point of View
But the bar for originality is high. The casting of Tamil Nadu DGP Shankar Jiwal's daughter as the female lead is an unusual choice that will generate its own press cycle — whether by design or coincidence. The real test will be whether director Ganesh K Babu delivers on his promise of exploring the MLA's personal world, rather than retreading familiar political-thriller tropes. Screen Scene's track record with Ravi Mohan gives the project credibility, but August is a competitive release window.
NationPress
26 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is 'Karathey Babu' releasing in cinemas?
'Karathey Babu' is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 28 August 2025. The release date was confirmed by production house Screen Scene Media Entertainment on 26 June 2025.
Who is directing and producing 'Karathey Babu'?
The film is directed by Ganesh K Babu and produced by Sundar Arumugam under Screen Scene Media Entertainment Private Limited. It is the third film collaboration between the production house and lead actor Ravi Mohan.
What is 'Karathey Babu' about?
'Karathey Babu' is a realistic political thriller that explores the personal life, relationships, and emotions of an MLA — aspects director Ganesh K Babu says have rarely been examined on screen. It stars Ravi Mohan in the lead role.
Who plays the female lead in 'Karathey Babu'?
The female lead is played by Daudee Jiwal, daughter of Tamil Nadu Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal. Her casting has been one of the notable talking points surrounding the film.
Who composed the music for 'Karathey Babu'?
Music for 'Karathey Babu' is composed by Sam C.S. Cinematography is by Ezhil Arasu K, editing by Kathiresh Alagesan, and the screenplay is co-written by Rathna Kumar and Bakkiyam Sankar.
