The Grand Master (2026) is a Tamil drama directed by debutant Vettri Cheliyan and released on 25 September 2026.
A sanitation worker (Abarnathi) supports her young son’s (Aswin) dream of becoming a chess grandmaster despite caste discrimination, poverty, and rejection.
Chess symbolises their fight against social barriers, with strong mother-son emotions at the core.
Abarnathi and Aswin deliver sincere performances that anchor the film.
