Jockey (2026 film)

Jockey
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDr. Pragabhal
Written byDr. Pragabhal
Produced by
  • Prema Krishnadas
  • C. Devadas
  • Jaya Devadas
Starring
CinematographyN. S. Uthayakumar
Edited byN. B. Srikanth
Music bySakthi Balaji
Production
company
PK7 Studios LLP
Release date
  • 23 January 2026 (2026-01-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Jockey is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film written and directed by Dr. Pragabhal, starring Yuvan Krishna, Ridhaan Krishnas in their continued collaboration after Muddy (2021) and Ammu Abhirami in the lead roles.[1] The film is produced by Prema Krishnadas, C. Devadas and Jaya Devadas under PK7 Studios LLP, also marking their continued and second collaboration with Pragabhal, Yuvan Krishna and Ridhaan Krishnas.

Jockey was released in theatres on 23 January 2026.

Cast

  • Yuvan Krishna as Ramar
  • Ridhaan Krishnas as Ghabra Karthi
  • Ammu Abhirami as Meenu
  • Madhusudhan Rao
  • Sithan Mohan
  • Saranya Ravi
  • Phathmen
  • Yogi
  • Sai Dinesh
  • Chidambaram
  • Praveen
  • Aathav
  • Eesha

Production

Based on the goat fighting sport set around Madurai,[2] the film is directed by Dr. Pragabhal in his sophomore project after Muddy (2021). The film marks the Tamil debut of Pragabhal, while reuniting with his leads of his debut film, Yuvan Krishna and Ridhaan Krishnas.[3] The film stars Ammu Abhirami as the lead alongside Madhusudhan Rao in an important role.[4] The film produced under PK7 Studios LLP banner[5] has its technical team consisting of cinematographer N. S. Udhayakumar, editor N. B. Srikanth, music composer Sakthi Balaji, art director C. Udhayakumar, and action choreographer Prabhu Jacky.[6]

Music

Jockey
Soundtrack album by
Sakthi Balaji
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
ProducerSakthi Balaji
Singles from Jockey
  1. "Kapura Gethu – Promo song"
    Released: 10 January 2026
  2. "Alangaari"
    Released: 12 January 2026
  3. "Yaaru Yaaru"
    Released: 16 January 2026
  4. "Thennattu Siriki"
    Released: 21 January 2026

The promo song sung by G. V. Prakash Kumar was released on 10 January 2026.[7] The second single "Alangaari" was released on 12 January 2026.[8] The third single "Yaaru Yaaru" was released on 16 January 2026.[9] The fourth single "Thennattu Siriki" was released on 21 January 2026.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kapura Gethu – Promo song"SnehanG. V. Prakash Kumar 
2."Alangaari"R. LavarathanSathya Prakash, Rakshita Suresh 
3."Yaaru Yaaru"RokeshAshlay Jc, Deepan, Sudharshan Ajay, Arun Nrk, Sugandh Shekar, Ananda Murali 
4."Thennattu Siriki"R. LavarathanKapil Kapilan 

Release

Jockey was released in theatres on 23 January 2026 clashing with Draupathi 2 and Hot Spot 2 Much.[11] Earlier it was planned to release during Pongal but was postponed to the current date.[12][13]

Reception

Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The goat fights themselves are where Jockey earns its keep. Raw, intense, shot with real animals in a way that makes you equal parts curious and queasy. [...] Jockey works best as a window into a tradition most viewers won't know exists. The curiosity factor alone carries it."[14] A critic of Dinamalar rated the film with 3 out of 5 stars.[15]

References

  1. ^ Babu, Gowtham (13 January 2026). "Jockey Team Interview | Ammu Abhirami | Yuvan Krishna | Ridhaan Krishnas". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  2. ^ Kumar, Akshay (6 October 2025). "Pragabal: Jockey is as much a gangster drama as it is an animal-sport film". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 8 November 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  3. ^ Kumar, Akshay (25 September 2025). "Dr Pragabhal's sophomore titled Jockey". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Jockey teaser: The politics surrounding the cultural sport of Goat Fight". Cinema Express. 4 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Teaser of 'Jockey' produced by PK7 Studios and directed by Dr. Pragabhal unveiled in style". Deccan Chronicle. 5 January 2026. Archived from the original on 12 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  6. ^ Kumar, Akshay (1 January 2026). "Jockey teaser to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  7. ^ PK7 Studios (10 January 2026). JOCKEY – Promo Song | GV Prakash | Sakthi Balaji | Dr.Pragabhal | Yuvan Krishna | Ridhaan Krishnas. Archived from the original on 11 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Kumar, Akshay (12 January 2026). "Jockey's second single 'Alangaari' is out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  9. ^ Kumar, Akshay (16 January 2026). "Jockey's third single 'Yaaru Yaaru' is out now". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  10. ^ Kumar, Akshay (21 January 2026). "'Thennaattu Sirukki' from Jockey out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  11. ^ "Jockey gets a new release date". Cinema Express. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  12. ^ Kumar, Akshay (13 January 2026). "Jockey film moves out from the Pongal race". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  13. ^ "Jockey joins Pongal race". DT Next. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  14. ^ "Jockey Movie Review: Real goats carry a familiar fight". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  15. ^ "ஜாக்கி (2026) - விமர்சனம் {3/5} : ஜாக்கி - ஹீரோ, வில்லன் சண்டைடைய விட அந்த கிடாய் சண்டை கண்ணுக்குள்ளே நிற்குது - Jockey". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
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