Directed by Singampuli and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy, "Red" is a Tamil action film released in 2002. The movie stars Ajith Kumar and Priya Gill in lead roles, with Manivannan, Salim Ghouse, and Raghuvaran playing significant characters. The music for the film is composed by Deva. Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, "Red" has garnered a cult following among Ajith fans over the years.

The storyline revolves around Ajith Kumar's character, Red, an orphan turned local don in Madurai, whose initials stand for Revolution, Education, and Development. Despite his rough exterior, Red has a compassionate side, advocating for educational opportunities for underprivileged children and supporting orphanages. His nemesis, Cheeni, portrayed by Salim Ghouse, poses a constant threat. Red's life takes a turn when he falls for Gayathri, played by Priya Gill, the daughter of his close friend Narayanan, portrayed by Manivannan. However, Gayathri desires a life free from violence for Red.

Meanwhile, a reporter for Ananda Vikatan, named Aadi, starts serializing Red's story, garnering significant attention from readers.

The cast includes Ajith Kumar as Red, Priya Gill as Gayathri, Manivannan as Narayanan, Raghuvaran, Revathi, Vindhya, and others.

Initially slated for release during the Deepavali season of 2001, the film was postponed to January 2002 to avoid clashes with other major releases. Despite being made on a high budget of ₹5 crore, "Red" received mixed reviews upon its release. Criticism was directed towards the lack of depth in the storyline and emotional aspects. The film's critical failure led to the shelving of the production of Mahaa, another project featuring Ajith Kumar.

The soundtrack, composed by Deva, features six songs that became popular among audiences before the film's release. The track "Thai Madiyae" received particular praise.

"Red" may have faced challenges upon its release, but it has since gained recognition among fans, showcasing Ajith Kumar's versatility as an actor in the Tamil film industry.