Sumo (2025): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Sumo is a 2025 comedy drama directed by S. P. Hosimin, starring Yoshinori Tashiro as Sumo Tashiro (a.k.a Ganesh), Shiva and Vtv Ganesh. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes. IMDb users rate it 3.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- S. P. Hosimin
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Vels Film International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sumo About?
The premise of Sumo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After discovering an unconscious man on a beach, Shiva embarks on an unexpected journey to Japan, drawn into the world of sumo wrestling. He helps his newfound friend uncover his true identity and fight to restore his honor. Through loyalty and courage, Shiva learns that the strength of human connection can transcend cultural differences and overcome formidable challenges.
Sumo Cast & Characters
Yoshinori Tashiro leads the cast as Sumo Tashiro (a.k.a Ganesh), with Shiva as Shiva and Vtv Ganesh as Jack. Directed by S. P. Hosimin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director S. P. Hosimin
- Yoshinori Tashiro as Sumo Tashiro (a.k.a Ganesh)
- Shiva as Shiva
- Vtv Ganesh as Jack
- Priya Anand as Kanimozhi
Also Starring in Sumo
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Sumo Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Sumo 3.5/10.
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IMDb 3.5 /10
368 votes
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
888 ratings
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Sumo Plot Summary
What happens in Sumo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Vtv Ganesh as Jack, the owner of a surfing club that draws guests from all over the world, sitting with the police to share a backstory about a mysterious container and the people around him. He introduces his inner circle: his friend and fellow surfer Shiva, and Shiva’s girlfriend Kanimozhi, portrayed by Priya Anand. Through Jack’s memories, we learn that a strange arrival has unsettled their quiet coastal world.
Full summary
The whole story of Sumo, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sumo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Sumo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Sumo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sumo?
Sumo runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Sumo released?
Sumo was released on April 25, 2025.
Who directed Sumo?
Sumo was directed by S. P. Hosimin.
More films by S. P. Hosimin Who is in the cast of Sumo?
Sumo stars Yoshinori Tashiro as Sumo Tashiro (a.k.a Ganesh), Shiva as Shiva and Vtv Ganesh as Jack, among 10 credited actors.
How is Sumo rated?
Sumo has 3.5/10 on IMDb, 70% on TMDB and 2.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Sumo have a post-credit scene?
No. Sumo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sumo in?
The original language of Sumo is Tamil.
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