Mr. X (2026 film)

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Mr. X
File:Mr. X 2026 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byManu Anand
Produced byS. Lakshman Kumar
Vineet Jain
Written byManu Anand
Starring
Music byDhibu Ninan Thomas
CinematographyArul Vincent
Edited byPrasanna GK
Production
company
Prince Pictures
Maverik Movies Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 17 April 2026 (2026-04-17)
Running time
153 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Mr. X is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language spy action thriller film written and directed by Manu Anand and produced by S. Lakshman Kumar and Vineet Jain under the banner of Prince Pictures and Maverik Movies Pvt Ltd. The film stars Arya, Gautham Ram Karthik, R. Sarathkumar, and Manju Warrier. It has music composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, cinematography by Arul Vincent, and editing by Prasanna GK. The film was theatrically released on 17 April 2026.

Plot[edit | edit source]

A group of intelligence operatives deal with a high-stakes national security threat involving a lost nuclear device and a wider espionage conspiracy.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was officially announced in May 2023, with a motion poster released by the makers.[1] In June 2023, actress Manju Warrier was confirmed to have joined the cast.[2] Principal photography began in 2023.[3] The film's shooting was completed in 2024.[4][5] Director Manu Anand stated during the film's promotion that the story drew inspiration from real incidents.[6][7]

Music[edit | edit source]

The film's soundtrack and background score are composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas. The first single, "Haiyodi", was released on 27 February 2025.[8][9]

No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Haiyodi"  Kapil Kapilan  
2. "X Force"  Amogh Balaji, Rabbit Mac  
3. "Agam"  Dhibu Ninan Thomas  

Release[edit | edit source]

Theatrical[edit | edit source]

Mr. X was released in theatres on 17 April 2026. It was reported that the film would be released in multiple languages, including dubbed versions.[10][11]

Home media[edit | edit source]

The post-theatrical digital and satellite rights were acquired by JioHotstar and Star Vijay.[12]

Reception[edit | edit source]

News Today gave the film a positive review, saying, "What stands out in Mr X is its scale and intent. The film moves briskly through twists, betrayals, and action set pieces, ensuring there is rarely a dull moment".[13] Janani K of India Today gave a more mixed review, saying that despite trying to emulate the James Bond, Mission Impossible and Bourne series, it "ends up being a spoof of all three".[14] Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India wrote, "Mr. X lands its punches in bursts, even if it never quite strings them into a combo. Watchable once, thinkable zero times after".[15] Avinash Ramachandran of Cinema Express wrote, "Even if the film doesn’t always hit the right notes, it never shies away from going all out with its imagination and creativity, and manages to entertain as long as we, just like the makers, don’t take the film too seriously".[16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Arya & Gautham Karthik's film with Manu Anand titled 'Mr X'". The Times of India. 1 May 2023. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Manju Warrier returns to Tamil cinema with action entertainer 'Mr X'". Onmanorama. 22 June 2023. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Arya's Mr X locks release window". Cinema Express. 4 April 2026. Archived from the original on 7 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Arya and Gautham Karthik starrer 'Mr X' wrapped up!". The Times of India. 30 June 2024. Archived from the original on 21 December 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Arya's Mr X to release later this month". News Today. 4 April 2026. Archived from the original on 6 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Director Manu Anand compares 'Mr. X' with 'Dhurandhar,' says, 'The spy thriller combines real incidents'". The Times of India. 9 April 2026. Archived from the original on 10 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "'Mr X is not Dhurandhar': Director Manu Anand addresses comparisons to Ranveer Singh's Rs 1,300 crore blockbuster". The Indian Express. 9 April 2026. Archived from the original on 10 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Arya's Mr X: First Single 'Haiyodi' to Release on Feb 27". News Today. 26 February 2025. Archived from the original on 22 May 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (27 February 2025). "'Haiyodi' from Arya's Mr X out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 31 December 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "Arya and Manju Warrier-starrer 'Mr X' set for release on April 17". Onmanorama. 8 April 2026. Archived from the original on 9 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "ஆர்யாவின் "மிஸ்டர் எக்ஸ்" படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் வெளியானது" [The trailer of Arya's Mr. X has released]. Dina Thanthi (in தமிழ்). 9 April 2026. Archived from the original on 10 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "ஆர்யாவின் Mr X படத்திற்கு U/A சான்றிதழ்" [Arya's Mr. X gets a U/A certificate]. Maalai Malar (in தமிழ்). 4 April 2026. Archived from the original on 4 April 2026. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  13. ↑ "Mr X — Review". News Today. 18 April 2026. Archived from the original on 21 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  14. ↑ K, Janani (17 April 2026). "Mr X review: All guns and no glory in Arya-Gautham Karthik's spy thriller". India Today. Archived from the original on 21 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  15. ↑ Subramanian, Abhinav (17 April 2026). "Mr.X Movie Review: Arya's physicality powers a patchy spy thriller". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  16. ↑ Ramachandran, Avinash (17 April 2026). "Mr X Movie Review: A campy, confident, but chaotic espionage thriller". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.

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