Kingston is a 2025 Indian fantasy horror adventure film originally made in Tamil and dubbed into Telugu. Directed by Kamal Prakash in his debut, the film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, who also produced the film and composed its music. The cast includes Divyabharathi, Elango Kumaravel, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Chetan.
Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kamal Prakash |
| Written by | Kamal Prakash, Dhivek Sekar (dialogues) |
| Produced by | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Bhavani Sre, Umesh KR Bansal, Vipin Agnihotri |
| Starring | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Divyabharathi |
| Cinematography | Gokul Benoy |
| Edited by | San Lokesh |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production company | Parallel Universe |
| Distributed by | Colors Frames Alagappan III |
| Release date | 7 March 2025 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil (also dubbed in Telugu and Hindi) |
| Budget | est. ₹20 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹5.35 crore |
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Story/ Summary
Set in the coastal village of Thoovathur in Tamil Nadu, the story follows Kingston, a sea smuggler working under Thomas, a local smuggling kingpin. When Kingston discovers he’s been unknowingly transporting drugs instead of sea cucumbers, he decides to venture into the haunted waters alone to uncover the truth. The sea has been considered cursed since a paranormal event in 1982, and Kingston’s journey aims to break this curse and restore hope to his village.
Release and Reception
Released theatrically on March 7, 2025, in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, the film received mixed reviews. While some praised its unique setting and musical score, others criticized its pacing and narrative coherence. The film underperformed at the box office, grossing approximately ₹5.35 crore against a budget of ₹20 crore.
OTT Release
Kingston premiered on the streaming platform ZEE5 on April 13, 2025, available in both Tamil and Telugu languages.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| G. V. Prakash Kumar | Kingston “King” |
| Sucil | Young Kingston |
| Divyabharathi | Rose |
| Chetan | Solomon |
| Azhagan Perumal | Stephen Bose |
| Nithin Sathya | – |
| Elango Kumaravel | Martin |
| Sharath | Young Martin |
| Sabumon Abdusamad | Thomas |
| Kira | Young Thomas |
| Kalloori Vinoth | Dasan |
| Antony | Libin |
| R. Tharun | Young Libin |
| Praveen | Benjamin |
| Master U Tharun Chakravarthy | Young Benjamin |
| Arunachaleswaran | Philips |
| R. Sriram | Young Philips |
| Rajesh Balachandiran | Godson |
| VishavRaaj V | Young Godson |
| Ram Nishanth | Soosai |
| Fara Shibla | Stella (Godson’s Wife) |
| Niranjan Moses | Simon |
| Gangadharan | Ivan |
| Dheena | Robert |
| Shasha | Merlin |
| Vijay Krishna | Gothra |
| Rajkumar Manthirapadi | Alex |
| Subramanyam Shiva | Peter |
| Dharmesh Kubendiran | Father |
Expected Critical & Audience Response
⭐ Overall Rating: 5/5
