Sivakarthikeyan and AR Murugadoss collaborated for the first time in the action thriller Madharaasi, which hit theaters on September 5, 2025. Despite the film's mixed reviews, Sivakarthikeyan's performance as Raghu received praise, and Murugadoss's direction was considered better than his recent works. However, the film struggled at the box office, grossing only ₹100 crores and failing to achieve commercial success.
There are rumors circulating that Murugadoss might work with Sivakarthikeyan again, despite the disappointing outcome of Madharaasi. According to reports, Murugadoss shared a story with Sivakarthikeyan during the shooting of Madharaasi, which sparked the actor's interest. It's uncertain whether Sivakarthikeyan will be willing to give Murugadoss another chance, considering his current commitments to other projects like Parasakthi with Sudha Kongara, Don with Cibi Chakravarthy, and films with Venkat Prabhu and Pushkar Gayatri.
Sivakarthikeyan's fans have been disappointed by the results of Madharaasi, but the actor's collaboration with Murugadoss was praised by industry stalwarts like Shankar and Lingusamy, who appreciated the film's entertaining value and the performances of Sivakarthikeyan and Vidyut Jammwal. If Sivakarthikeyan and Murugadoss do collaborate again, it will be interesting to see how their fans react.
The success of Madharaasi was limited, with the film receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised the film's engaging setup and Sivakarthikeyan's performance, others criticized the writing and execution. Despite this, Murugadoss's attempt to tackle social issues like gun violence was appreciated, and the film's action sequences were considered well choreographed.