
Good Bad Ugly (2025) Movie Filmywap
Good Bad Ugly is a Tamil comedy action film directed by Adhik and produced by Mythri Makers, marking their first production in Tamil cinema. The film stars Ajith, alongside Trisha, Arjun, Sunil, Karthikeya, Priya Varrier, Prabhu,, Tinnu Anand, and Raghu Ram. It tells the story of a retired gangster who is forced to return to his violent ways after his son is wrongly arrested.
Title: | Good Bad Ugly |
Release Date: | 9 Apr 2025 |
Genres: | Action, Comedy, Crime |
Directed By: | Adhik Ravichandran |
Produced By: | Bhushan Kumar, Y. Ravi Shankar |
Stars: | Trisha Krishnan, Ajith Kumar, Arjun Das, Sunil Varma |
Actress: | Priya Prakash Varrier, Usha Uthup |
Runtime: | 2h 19m |
Rating: | 8/10+ Stars |

The film was released worldwide on 10 April 2025 in standard and EPIQ formats. It opened to mixed reviews from critics, who mentioned that the film struggled a little with balancing tributes to Ajith’s past movies and telling a fresh story. However, it turned out to be the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025.
Cast Name
Actor | Chracter |
---|---|
Simran | Priya |
Sunil Varma | ‘Baby’ Tyson |
Prabhu | Jayaprakash |
Ajith Kumar | AK ‘Red Dragon’ |
Karthikeya Dev | Vihaan |
Prasanna | Jaeger |
Jackie Shroff | Babel |
Priya Prakash Varrier | Nithya |
Arjun Das | Johnny / Jammy |
Trisha Krishnan | Ramya |





Plot Overview
Set in 2007 Mumbai, the story follows AK, also called The Red Dragon, a feared crime boss who surrenders himself to the authorities to lead a peaceful life with his wife Ramya, a strong believer in non-violence, and his son Vihaan. After serving eighteen years in prison, AK is released and dreams of reuniting with his family in Spain, where Ramya now works for the Indian Embassy. But his past haunts him when assassins come after him, forcing him back into action to protect his loved ones.
Cast Performances
Ajith Kumar gives a power-packed performance as AK, proving again why he is one of Tamil cinema’s most loved stars. Trisha Krishnan, in her sixth film with Ajith, impresses as Ramya, bringing strength and emotion to her role. Arjun Das, Sunil, Karthikeya Dev, and Priya Prakash Varrier play important supporting characters, each adding their own flavor to the story. Prabhu, Prasanna, Tinnu Anand, and Raghu Ram also leave a strong impact.
Director Adhik Ravichandran, known for his creative style, blends action and comedy smoothly in Good Bad Ugly. Cinematographer Abinandhan Ramanujam captures both the colorful city scenes and the emotional moments beautifully. Editor Vijay Velukutty ensures the movie keeps a good pace without feeling slow. Music director G. V. Prakash Kumar delivers energetic background scores and catchy songs that fit the film’s tone perfectly.
Critical Reception
Good Bad Ugly received mixed reactions from critics. Some praised it as a max masala entertainer with memorable action and Ajith’s screen presence. Others felt the film tried too hard to pay tribute to Ajith’s earlier films and that the storyline could have been tighter. Still, the energy, action scenes, and fan-pleasing moments kept it enjoyable for the mass audience.
Despite the mixed critical reviews, Good Bad Ugly became a box office blockbuster. It collected ₹28.50 crore in India on its opening day, breaking Ajith’s previous opening records. Within just three days, the film crossed the ₹100 crore mark, becoming Ajith’s fastest film to reach that milestone. It firmly ended up as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025.
Public Reception
Audiences gave Good Bad Ugly a huge thumbs up, especially appreciating Ajith Kumar’s action-packed performance and the stylish action sequences. The teaser for the movie, released before its launch, broke records by gaining over 32 million views within 24 hours, showing the massive excitement among fans. Word of mouth among audiences was very strong, helping the movie sustain well in theaters.
Conclusion
Good Bad Ugly is a high-energy action drama that lets Ajith Kumar shine with his style and charisma. While the film faced a few criticisms regarding its storytelling, it more than made up for it with thrilling moments and a big dose of entertainment. Director Adhik Ravichandran succeeded in creating a movie that kept fans cheering, making it one of the most talked-about Tamil films of the year.