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{{Infobox film
| image = Vengeance (2026 film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Rahul Ashok
| writer = Rahul Ashok
| producer = A. P. Ashok Kumar
| starring = [[Abarnathi]]
| cinematography = [[M. S. Prabhu]]
| editing = Imran
| music = '''Songs:'''<br />[[Karthik Raja]]<br />'''Score:'''<br />AGR (Arun Raj)
| studio = AC Productions
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|3|13}}
| runtime = 149 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vengeance |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMzEyMDIyMDI2MDAxMDQ= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502030717/https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMzEyMDIyMDI2MDAxMDQ= |archive-date=2 May 2026 |access-date=2 May 2026 |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Vengeance''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[political drama]] film written and directed by Rahul Ashok in his directorial debut. It stars [[Abarnathi]] in the lead role with [[Ilavarasu]], [[John Vijay]], [[J. Livingston]], [[Y. G. Mahendran]] and [[Kaali Venkat]] in prominent roles. The film was theatrically released on 13 March 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 March 2026 |title=Abarnathi's Vengeance gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Mar/03/abarnathis-vengeance-gets-a-release-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260413041629/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Mar/03/abarnathis-vengeance-gets-a-release-date |archive-date=13 April 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2026 |title=Abarnathi-starrer Vengeance set for March release |url=https://newstodaynet.com/2026/02/26/abarnathi-starrer-vengeance-set-for-march-release/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260411111219/https://newstodaynet.com/2026/02/26/abarnathi-starrer-vengeance-set-for-march-release/ |archive-date=11 April 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[News Today]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{No plot|date=May 2026}}
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Abarnathi]] as Veni<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=17 March 2026 |title=Abarnathi: Irugapatru made me a household name |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Mar/17/tamilinterviews2026mar15abarnathi-irugapatru-made-me-a-household-name |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419054734/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Mar/17/tamilinterviews2026mar15abarnathi-irugapatru-made-me-a-household-name |archive-date=19 April 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Ilavarasu]] as [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu|CM]] Velu
* [[John Vijay]] as Madhav
* [[J. Livingston]]
* [[Y. G. Mahendran]]
* [[Kaali Venkat]] as Veni's foster father
* [[Saravana Subbiah]]
* Suresh Chakravarthi
* [[T. M. Karthik]]
* [[Sridhar (choreographer)|Sridhar]] (special appearance in the song "Thannila Kandam")<ref name="Song">{{Cite web |date=19 February 2026 |title='Thannila Kandam' from Vengeance is a groovy celebratory number |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Feb/19/thannila-kandam-from-vengeance-is-a-groovy-celebratory-number |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260409001710/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Feb/19/thannila-kandam-from-vengeance-is-a-groovy-celebratory-number |archive-date=9 April 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}

== Production ==
''Vengeance'' is the directorial debut of Rahul Ashok and took around five years to write.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=1 March 2026 |title=Rahul Ashok: Vengeance makes a relevant political commentary |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2026/Mar/01/rahul-ashok-vengeance-makes-a-relevant-political-commentary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260311220451/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2026/Mar/01/rahul-ashok-vengeance-makes-a-relevant-political-commentary |archive-date=11 March 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Abarnathi was announced as the lead actress in January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=29 January 2025 |title=Abarnathi to lead Rahul Ashok's Vengeance |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jan/29/abarnathi-to-lead-rahul-ashoks-vengeance |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250207103945/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jan/29/abarnathi-to-lead-rahul-ashoks-vengeance |archive-date=7 February 2025 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was photographed by M. S. Prabhu and edited by Imran.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 March 2026 |title=Vengeance trailer: Veni's straightforward acts of governance attract enemies |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Mar/01/vengeance-trailer-venis-straightforward-acts-of-governance-attract-enemies |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260424132733/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Mar/01/vengeance-trailer-venis-straightforward-acts-of-governance-attract-enemies |archive-date=24 April 2026 |access-date=26 March 2026 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The songs are composed by [[Karthik Raja]].<ref name="Song" />

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Thannila Kandam
| lyrics1 = Sukin Thamizhnithi
| extra1 = Diwakar
| length1 = 4:24
| total_length = 4:24
}}

== Reception ==
Abhinav Subramanian of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film two out of five stars and wrote, "Abarnathi is the one reason this doesn't completely fall apart. There's a cold composure she brings to the role that keeps suggesting a richer character than anything the screenplay bothers to put on paper".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Abhinav |date=14 March 2026 |title=Vengeance Movie Review: A film busy outsmarting nobody |url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vengeance/movie-review/129497797.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260408153546/https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vengeance/movie-review/129497797.cms |archive-date=8 April 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Theja Shree R of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave the film the same rating and wrote, "Ultimately, despite a strong woman-centric performance, the technical glitches and lack of logic make this a difficult watch".<ref>{{Cite web |last=R |first=Theja Shree |date=24 March 2026 |title=Vengeance Movie Review: A gripping portrait of political greed sabotaged by technical flaws |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2026/Mar/24/vengeance-movie-review-a-gripping-portrait-of-political-greed-sabotaged-by-technical-flaws |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502022018/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2026/Mar/24/vengeance-movie-review-a-gripping-portrait-of-political-greed-sabotaged-by-technical-flaws |archive-date=2 May 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> On the contrary, a critic from ''[[News Today]]'' wrote, "Overall, ''Vengeance'' stands out for its bold concept and engaging storytelling. By combining political intrigue with a psychological exploration of fame and ambition, the film offers a refreshing and thought-provoking cinematic experience".<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2026 |title=Vengeance – Review |url=https://newstodaynet.com/2026/03/13/vengeance-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260410201038/https://newstodaynet.com/2026/03/13/vengeance-review/ |archive-date=10 April 2026 |access-date=1 April 2026 |website=[[News Today]] |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:2020s political drama films]]
[[Category:2026 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Karthik Raja]]
[[Category:Films set in 2002]]
[[Category:Indian films about revenge]]
[[Category:Indian political drama films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language political drama films]]

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