The youngest lion cub) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Pandiraj and produced by Suriya on his studio 2D Entertainment.

Afraid of losing her status to a stranger, Vanavan arranged a marriage between Ranasingam and her younger sister, Panchavan Madhevi (Bhanupriya).

With both the stepdaughter and stepmother pregnant, odds went against Ranasingam as Panchavan gave birth to a girl while his elder daughter had a boy.

In June 2017, Suriya signed on director Pandiraj to make a film for his studio 2D Entertainment, which would feature Karthi in a lead role.

[6][7] The makers held talks with Anupama Parameswaran for a Second leading female role, but later selected Priya Bhavani Shankar.

The producers had previously approached the AWBI for permission to shoot the scene which involved 211 cows and oxen, 48 cocks and 32 birds.

[15] Rajasekar Pandian, a manager of 2D Entertainment, later said that the team got the required permission from the District Collector of Pudukottai, who permitted the president of the Rekla Federation of Tamil Nadu to conduct the race.

[16] The promotion of the film also proceeded by actor Karthi and Soori in the ongoing reality TV series Bigg Boss Tamil 2.

It is easy to call yourself a proud farmer when you earn in lakhs from harvests and belong to a family that can feed 50 people daily.

"[20] Thinkal Menon of The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Karthi steals the show as a proud farmer who is hopeful of the state of agriculture in the country.

As a down to earth family man, who preaches about the greatness of farming and the need to embrace it, the role has given him another chance to showcase his acting prowess.

"[22] Behindwoods gave the film's rating 2.75 out of 5 stars and stated "Kadaikutty Singam scores high on emotions, dialogues and performances.

[24] According to trade sources, the film grossed ₹37 crore (US$4.3 million) in just two weeks in Tamil Nadu and continued to run to packed houses.