Mellisai
| Mellisai | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dhirav |
| Written by | Dhirav |
| Produced by | Dhirav |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Devaraj Pugazhendi |
| Edited by | Dhirav |
| Music by | Shankar Rangarajan |
Production company | Hashtag FDFS Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Mellisai (transl. Melody) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed, produced and edited by Dhirav under his Hashtag FDFS Productions banner, starring Kishore and Subatra Robert in the lead roles, alongside George Maryan, Harish Uthaman and others in important roles.[1]
Mellisai released in theatres on 30 January 2026.
Cast
- Kishore
- Subatra Robert
- George Maryan
- Harish Uthaman
- Jaswant Manikandan
- Dhananya
- Proactive Prabakar
- Samson
- Kannan Bharati
Production
Kishore, who was last seen in Kaliyugam (2025), was announced to unite with Veppam Kulir Mazhai and Dopamine @ 2.22 (both 2024) fame Dhirav for his next project in the lead role.[2] The first-look poster was released by Vetrimaaran in late-October 2025.[3] The film is edited and produced by the director Dhirav himself under his Hashtag FDFS Productions banner.[4] Apart from Kishore, the film stars Pariyerum Perumal (2018) and Jai Bhim (2021) fame Subatra Robert in the lead role alongside George Maryan, Harish Uthaman, Jaswant Manikandan, Dhananya, Proactive Prabakar, Kannan Bharati, and others in important roles.[5] The film has cinematography handled by Devaraj Pugazhendi and lyrics written by Dhirav.[6]
Music
The first single "Muthal Mottu" was released on 23 January 2026.[7]
All lyrics are written by Dhirav.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Muthal Mottu" | Vijay Prakash |
Release and reception
Mellisai released in theatres on 30 January 2026.[8] Maalai Malar rated the film with 3 out of 5 stars while,[9] Dinamalar gave 2.75 out of 5 stars.[10]
References
- ^ Agencies (6 January 2026). "'Mellisai' is a movie on ordinary lives, quiet dreams, honest emotions: Actor Kishore". DT Next. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (23 September 2025). "Kishore's next titled Mellisai". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ "Vetrimaaran praises Kishore's youthful look in Mellisai FL". DT Next. 23 October 2025. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ "Mellisai Trailer: A determined Kishore battles fate to reclaim what he lost". Cinema Express. 26 December 2025. Archived from the original on 14 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (21 October 2025). "Vetri Maaran unveils the first look of Kishore's Mellisai". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 9 November 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ "Kishore: 'My character in Mellisai reminded me why I love acting'". Cinema Express. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (23 January 2026). "Mellisai's single 'Muthal Mottu' is out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (23 January 2026). "Kishore starrer Mellisai gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ மலர், மாலை (30 January 2026). "மெல்லிசை- திரைவிமர்சனம் | Mellisai- Movie Review". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ "மெல்லிசை - விமர்சனம் {2.75/5} : மெல்லிசை - அட, இப்படிப்பட்ட அழகான குடும்ப கதைகளை பார்த்து எவ்வளவு நாளாச்சு? - Mellisai". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 30 January 2026.