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| Heartin | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kishore Kumar |
| Written by | Kishore Kumar |
| Produced by | R. Ravindran |
| Starring | Sananth Madonna Sebastian Emaya T |
| Cinematography | Mukes |
| Edited by | Barath Vikraman |
| Music by | Rajesh Murugesan |
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Release date |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Heartin (transl. The heart's __) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Kishore Kumar.[1] Produced by R. Ravindran under Trident Arts and co-produced by Step One Studios,[2] the film stars Sananth, Madonna Sebastian, and Emaya T in the lead roles. It was released on 26 June 2026.
Cast
[edit]- Sananth as Shiva
- Madonna Sebastian as Sahitya
- Emaya T as Sadhana[3]
- Whatsapp Mani as Mani
- Debnita Kar as Ankita
- Pragathi as Saraswathi
- Uma Padmanabhan as Varalakshmi
- Ajit Kushwaha as Padmanabhan
- Mathew Varghese as Srinivas
Production
[edit]The film was written and directed by Kishore Kumar and produced by R. Ravindran under the banner of Trident Arts, with Step One Studios serving as the co-producer.[4] The cinematography was handled by Mukes, while Barath Vikraman edited the film. The music and background score were composed by Rajesh Murugesan.[5] The film was shot in locations including Chennai, Jaipur, and Ooty.[6][7]
Release and reception
[edit]The film was initially scheduled for release in February 2026;[8] it eventually released on 26 June 2026.[9] Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India wrote, "Romances built on amnesia tend to mistake noise for feeling, piling on contrivance until it all rings false. Heartin keeps the heat low, and a premise you have seen many times over goes down easier than it should".[10] Akshay Kumar of Cinema Express wrote, "Heartin has the ingredients of an engaging romantic drama: An old flame, a new love, and an accident-induced memory loss. But debutant Kishore Kumar never breathes enough life into its people for their joys or heartbreaks to matter".[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Heartin teaser: A breezy romance between star-crossed lovers is hinted in this romance drama". Cinema Express. 12 March 2026. Archived from the original on 12 April 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Heartin motion poster unveiled". Cinema Express. 4 March 2026. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "இயக்கம், நடிப்பு இரண்டும் செய்வேன்: முன்னாள் அமைச்சர் மகள் இமயா". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 16 June 2026. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Heartin director discusses choosing Madonna Sebastian in his rom-com". Cinema Express. 19 December 2025. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Sanath and Madonna Sebastian's Heartin locks release window". Cinema Express. 26 December 2025. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Madonna Sebastian wraps dubbing for her portions in Heartin". Cinema Express. 9 December 2025. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "நிதி அமைச்சர் மகள் நடிக்கும் "ஹார்ட்டின்" படத்தின் டீசர் வெளியீடு". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 12 March 2026. Archived from the original on 13 March 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (17 January 2026). "Madonna Sebastian's 'Heartin' set for Feb release". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 18 January 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Sananth-Madonna Sebastian's Heartin gets a release date". Cinema Express. 31 May 2026. Archived from the original on 17 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ Subramanian, Abhinav (27 June 2026). "Heartin Movie Review: Easy on the eyes and easy to like". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ Kumar, Akshay (26 June 2026). "Heartin Movie Review: This amnesiac romance forgets its heart". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
External links
[edit]- Heartin at IMDb
- Heartin at Rotten Tomatoes
