Kingston is a 2025 Indian fantasy horror adventure film directed by Kamal Prakash, marking his directorial debut. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, who also serves as the producer, alongside Bhavani Sre and Divyabharathi. Produced under Parallel Universe Pictures and Zee Studios, “Kingston” was released in both Tamil and Telugu languages on March 7, 2025.
Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kamal Prakash |
| Written by | Kamal Prakash, Dhivek Sekar (dialogues) |
| Produced by | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Bhavani Sre, Umesh KR Bansal |
| Starring | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Divyabharathi |
| Cinematography | Gokul Benoy |
| Edited by | San Lokesh |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production Companies | Parallel Universe Pictures, Zee Studios |
| Distributed by | Colors Frames Alagappan III |
| Release Date | 7 March 2025 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | est. ₹20 crore |
| Box Office | est. ₹5.35 crore |
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| G. V. Prakash Kumar | Kingston “King” |
| Divyabharathi | Divya |
| Chetan | Solomon |
| Nithin Sathya | – |
| Azhagam Perumal | – |
| Elango Kumaravel | – |
| Sabumon Abdusamad | Thomas |
| Shah Ra | – |
| Antony | – |
| Arunachaleswaran | – |
| Rajesh Balachandiran | – |
| Ram Nishanth | – |
Plot Summary
Set against the backdrop of the sea off the coast of Thoovathor, the narrative unfolds following a paranormal event in 1982 that curses the waters. Kingston, portrayed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, is a daring sea smuggler who ventures into these haunted waters, leading to a series of thrilling and supernatural encounters.
Production
The film was officially announced in October 2023 under the tentative title “GV 25,” marking G. V. Prakash Kumar’s 25th film in a lead role. Principal photography commenced the same month, with Gokul Benoy handling cinematography and San Lokesh as the editor.
