Star

Storyline

Kalai yearns to shine in front of the camera, but behind the lights lie sacrifices, broken promises and the test of authenticity. As love and ambition pull him in different directions, he must decide what kind of star he truly wants to be - one the world sees or one he becomes.

Tags

Tagline

Dream big. Act bigger.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• Marks the first collaboration between director Elan and composer Yuvan Shankar Raja
• Lead actor Kavin plays the role of Kalai, supported by Aaditi Pohankar and Preity Mukhundhan
• The story highlights the glamour and grit of the Tamil film industry setting

Goofs

• Some sequences in the actor training montage appear unrealistic compared with typical industry timelines

Quotes

• "Acting isn't stepping into someone else's shoes - it's stepping out of who you were."
• "A dream that takes wings must learn to land."

Crazy_credits

• The credits begin with shots of film studio clapboards and camera gear, then transition into the title, emphasising film making as character.

Connections

• Echoes of classic mentor pupil and aspiring-star narratives where the protagonist must choose between fame and values

Soundtracks

• Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja features songs about ambition and romance, with upbeat tracks and emotional ballads reflecting Kalai's journey.