'Tamizh Padam 3' officially announced: Mirchi Shiva returns with CS Amudhan

Newsentertainmenttamilmovies'Tamizh Padam 3' officially announced: Mirchi Shiva returns with new title as CS Amudhan unveils first look poster 'Tamizh Padam 3' officially announced: Mirchi Shiva returns with new title as CS Amudhan unveils first look poster TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 05, 2026, 13:05 IST Get ready for another round of movie spoofs as the 'Tamizh Padam' franchise returns with its third instalment.

Director CS Amudhan has officially announced 'Tamizh Padam 3', bringing back Mirchi Shiva as the lead actor. The official poster offers a glimpse of Shiva in a stylish suit as he looks at what appears to be an alien spaceship.

The actor is introduced as the 'Intergalactic Superstar' this time, replacing his popular title, 'Agila Ulaga Superstar'. Sharing the announcement, Amudhan wrote, "Bigger. Better. Out of this world. WE ARE BACK!

#TamizhPadam3".'Tamizh Padam 3' first look: Mirchi Shiva faces an alien spaceship The first-look poster suggests the upcoming film could take its comedy beyond usual boundaries. Shiva stands in a suit, looking toward what appears to be a spaceship-like object in the sky.

The alien reference has already caught the attention of fans, who are curious about the new subjects the makers will parody. The film's title and poster also hint that the third part could have a bigger setting than its earlier instalments.

The makers have not revealed the story or other details yet. More updates about the cast and technical team are expected in the coming days. 'Tamizh Padam' franchise: How the first two films became popular spoofs The first part of the 'Tamizh Padam' series was released in 2010 and became popular for its ridicule of various Tamil movie plot topics, openings, and fight scenes.

Directed by CS Amudhan, the film featured Shiva in the lead role and earned him the popular title 'Agila Ulaga Superstar'. The second part went beyond film spoofs to also make fun of real-life events, popular personalities, and political developments.

Several scenes from the film later became popular meme templates on social media. Both films developed a strong following among audiences who enjoy comedy and satire.About 'Tamizh Padam 3' cast and crew The third instalment is backed by AP International and YNOT Studios, with S Sashikanth and Chakravarthy Ramachandra producing the film.

YNOT Studios was also associated with the first two films in the franchise. While Shiva returns as the lead, details about the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be announced. CS Amudhan previously directed 'Raththam', starring Vijay Antony, while Shiva was last seen in films including 'Sumo' and Ram's 'Paranthu Po'.

With the third part now announced, fans will wait to see which films, stars, and familiar Tamil cinema trends come under the franchise's spotlight this time. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.

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