Three Stars, a Cricket Match, and One Life-Changing Story: ‘TEST’ Premieres April 4
Not all tests are about winning — some t est your courage, your dreams, and the s acrifices you make for them.
On April 4, Netflix presents TEST, a com pelling human drama where three lives i ntertwine beyond and because of the cri cket field, each forced to make a choice t hat changes everything. Starring icons R . Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, along with the ever-loved Meera Jasmin ine, this film marks a first-of-its-kind col laboration between these powerhouse performers and is also Netflix’s first orig inal Tamil film of the year.
Backed by YNOT Studios, known for its bold and compelling stories, TEST also marks the directorial debut of S. Sashika nth, a visionary producer stepping behin d the camera for the first time. The direc tor shares, “Having nurtured stories as a producer for years, stepping into the dir ector’s chair for TEST was both exhilara ating and deeply personal. This film is a bout resilience, the weight of choices, and how life itself is the greatest test of all. Bringing together three powerhouse performers — R. Madhavan, Nayanthara , and Siddharth — for the first time made this journey even more special. I’m grate ful to YNOT Studios, Netflix, and my inc redible team for bringing this vision to li fe. Excited for the world to watch TEST unfold, streaming on Netflix from April 4.”
Monika Shergill, Vice-President, Conte nt, Netflix India, shares, “Test marks our first Tamil original feature film of 2025. I t’s a deeply compelling drama thriller th at tests the moral thresholds of its three protagonists played by the powerhouse talents R. Madhavan, Nayanthara and S iddharth. Set against the backdrop of hi gh-stakes cricket, it’s an emotional rolle ercoaster that puts the lives of a nationa al level cricketer , a genius scientist and a passionate teacher on a collision cours e and forces them to make choices that t est their ambition, sacrifice and courage ge. The director S. Sashikanth brings a fr esh and assured directorial voice and de ftly tells a story that will keep you hook ed till the last minute. We are incredibly excited to bring ‘Test’ to our audiences across India and the world.”
In a game where the stakes are personal and the consequences unforgettable, ev ery move matters. One moment, one ch oice — that’s all it takes to be the hero o r the villain. This unmissable Tamil film i sn’t just about the game; it’s about the TEST life throws at you.
Hero or villain — one choice to seal your fate. The real test begins on April 4, only on Netflix.
CREDITS-:
DIRECTOR: S. Sashikanth WRITER: S. Sa shikanth PRODUCER: Chakravarthy Ra machandra & S. Sashikanth (A YNOT Stu dios Production) KEY CAST: R. Madhava an, Meera Jasmine, Nayanthara, Siddhar th (Alphabetical Order)
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