K. Manikandan-starrer action drama Makkal Kaavalan will release worldwide in theatres on December 4, 2026. The release date was announced on the actor’s birthday by Birla Studios and Neelam Studios.
Written and directed by Santhosh Kumar, the film follows an ordinary man who takes on a corrupt system and gradually emerges as a leader. It marks Manikandan’s first outing as the lead in an action drama.
The film also stars Vaagai Chandrasekar, A Venkatesh, R K Vijaymurugan, Sabumon, Unni Maya and Divya Sripada, among others. Nivas K Prasanna has composed the music, with Pratheepan Selvaratnam handling cinematography.
Produced by Birla Studios and Neelam Studios, Makkal Kaavalan is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4.