Test, starring R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, was quietly released on April 4, 2025, directly on an OTT platform without much buzz. Directed by S. Sashikanth, this Tamil-language drama isn’t just about cricket—it’s about what happens when ambition, personal battles, and broken relationships collide. The field might be Chepauk, but the real game plays out in the lives of its characters.
Cast
Plot
Where to Watch
Public Review:
Cast
R. Madhavan steps into the shoes of Saravanan, a brilliant scientist who seems to have it all—except emotional connection. His wife, Kumudha, played by Nayanthara, carries the quiet weight of being unheard in a marriage that’s slowly drifting. Nayanthara brings depth and vulnerability, even if her character feels a bit underwritten at times. Siddharth plays Arjun, a cricketer struggling to find his form just before a crucial India vs Pakistan match. Meera Jasmine adds soul to the story as Arjun’s wife, who, like Kumudha, is holding things together at home while everything else unravels.
Plot
The film follows three central figures whose lives are at tipping points. Arjun is trying to bounce back professionally and personally, with his young son and wife pushing him to believe in himself again. Meanwhile, Saravanan and Kumudha’s marriage is cracking under the weight of emotional neglect, failed expectations, and unresolved grief. Kumudha’s longing for motherhood and connection contrasts sharply with Saravanan’s focus on career and control.
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Their worlds begin to intertwine, and that’s where Test starts to explore deeper questions—what drives people to succeed, and at what cost? The film doesn’t lean heavily on cricket action; instead, it’s the personal journeys and internal struggles that form the heart of the story. It’s slow in parts, yes, but there are moments of quiet intensity that land well.
Where to Watch
Test is now streaming on Netflix, available since April 4, 2025. If you’re in the mood for a drama that mixes sports with emotion and doesn’t mind taking its time, this one might just be worth a watch. It may not be a perfect innings, but it’s one that tries to swing for something deeper.
Public Review:
A drama movie with simple and thin plot line, stellar cast, narration was too slow & so lengthy, took much time to get into the story.. cricket scenes making was so good technically ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
Flat screenplay from start to end without emotional connect to the film also the… pic.twitter.com/MFJ0TTLTqi
— SmartBarani (@SmartBarani) April 4, 2025
#Test was a great learning while working as an Assistant Editor. Thank you to the entire team! Streaming from tomorrow only on Netflix. Do watch it.#TestOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/tioONw7pey
— cyanide kuppi (@arjunvish7) April 3, 2025
Just watched “Test” on Netflix…
From the title, I thought it would be about cricket ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ, but the story is something else entirely ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
The movie isn’t anything too special, but R. Madhavan’s performance is absolutely brilliant ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ¥
Nayanthara and Siddharth also did a good job.
The… pic.twitter.com/Dt1n2GGtzP
— Bipin Singh (@bipinsinghreal) April 5, 2025
Watched #TEST only & only for @ActorMadhavan
The range he has shownðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
From an easy going fun loving person to an angry man conniving & going to any length to get what he wants.
The range of expressions & mannerisms he showed was just too good.
Maddy u simply rockedðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ#RMadhavan pic.twitter.com/w7b39W0UHK
— Nilima (Stanning Them) (@Nilimatalks) April 4, 2025
R Madhavan is the only takeaway from #TEST netflix movie.
— AGK (@itzme_av) April 4, 2025
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