Director and actor V. Gowthaman, speaking at the Chennai press meet for Padaiyaandha Maaveera, said the film tells the true story of the revered ‘Kaaduvetti’ Guru and highlights the courage and struggles of Tamil people, stressing that it does not intend to hurt any community or caste.The film is directed by V. Gowthaman, who also plays the lead role. Other actors in the movie include Samuthirakani, Poojitha Ponnada, Ilavarasu, ‘Baahubali’ Prabhakar, Saranya Ponvannan, Naren, Mansoor Ali Khan, Redin Kingsley, Madhusudhan Rao, Ravi, Vijay, and Sai Dheena.
The film is produced by VK Productions’ Nirmal Saravanan and S. Krishnamurthy. Co-producers include V. Gowthaman, E. Kuralamudhan, U.M. Umadevan, K. Bhaskar, and K. Parameswari. G.V. Prakash Kumar and Sam C.S. composed the music, while cinematography is by Gopi Jagatheeswaran. The movie is based on the life of the revered ‘Kaaduvetti’ Guru, who was respected by people living mainly in northern Tamil Nadu.
V. Gowthaman, speaking at the event, thanked the producers, co-producers, and all the team members who supported the film. He said the story portrays history honestly and highlights the struggles and courage of Tamil people. He emphasized that the film does not aim to hurt any community or caste but to tell the truth about historical events. The film is set to release worldwide on September 19, 2025, with Sushma Cine Arts releasing it in theatres across India and abroad.