Ace

Storyline

Ace follows Bolt Kannan, a man running from his dark past who finds himself entangled in love and crime in Malaysia. While trying to help Rukku, a woman oppressed by her corrupt stepfather, Kannan becomes involved in a dangerous heist orchestrated by local gangster Dharma. Alongside his quirky friend Arivu, Kannan maneuvers through betrayals, high-stakes gambling, and moral dilemmas. The film mixes humor, action, and romance, ending with Kannan outsmarting everyone but vanishing mysteriously—leaving behind both unanswered questions and his unforgettable mark as the true “Ace.”

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Tagline

Kaadhalukkaga veezhndhavan illa… kathaiyai maatravan dhaan ACE!

Trivia

• Ace marks Vijay Sethupathi’s first full-length film shot almost entirely in Malaysia, giving a fresh international setting to Tamil cinema.
• Director P. Arumuga Kumar previously collaborated with Yogi Babu, and their pairing here continues that successful comic streak.
• Rukmini Vasanth, praised for her performance, shot many of her emotional scenes in a single take.

Goofs

• In one chase sequence, the armored truck number plate changes between shots.
• A continuity error occurs when Rukku’s bag switches shoulders between consecutive scenes.
• In an early restaurant scene, extras can be spotted looking into the camera, breaking immersion.

Quotes

• Bolt Kannan (Vijay Sethupathi): “Naan vaazhkaiyai aasai-kku vaangala… aana vaazhkai ennai vilayaadikkave mudiyala.”
• (“I didn’t buy life with desire… but life could never play with me.”)
• Arivu (Yogi Babu): “Business-naa enakku oru dabba kannadi… aana naan sollumbodhu ellarum hotel owner-nu nambiduvaanga!”

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• The title “ACE” appears as a playing card flipping across the screen, symbolizing both gambling and Kannan’s unpredictable nature.
• End credits roll over Malaysian street visuals with Yogi Babu’s outtakes and bloopers playing on one side.

Connections

• The film stylistically nods to classic heist comedies like Soodhu Kavvum, another Vijay Sethupathi film.
• The gambling sequences visually reference international movies like Casino (1995) and Ocean’s Eleven.
• Dharma’s ruthless gangster portrayal draws parallels to villain archetypes from Baasha and Kaakha Kaakha.

Soundtracks

• Music: Justin Prabhakaran (songs) & Sam C. S. (background score)
• Tracklist (highlights):
• “Ace Title Track” – A funky, high-energy intro blending kuthu beats with jazz elements
• “Kaadhal Malaysia” – Romantic duet capturing Kannan and Rukku’s bond
• “Arivula Business” – Comedic number featuring Yogi Babu’s antics
• “Dharma Theme” – Dark, heavy instrumental motif for the villain
• “Final Game” – Montage track during the heist sequence