‘Hi’: Nayanthara and Kavin Say Hello with a Heartwarming First Look

It’s official — Hi is the next big wave in Tamil cinema’s love story lineup, and it’s already tugging at hearts. Seven Screen Studio just dropped the much-anticipated first look poster of Hi, starring Lady Superstar Nayanthara and heartthrob Kavin, marking their first-ever on-screen pairing. And let’s be honest, the chemistry is already giving us butterflies.

The first look—shared with the caption, “HI 🙂 A word, a spark, a story”—feels like a soft breeze on a Sunday morning. In one poster, the two are seated atop a quaint house, stealing glances, and in another, they’re on different levels of the same home, hinting at a romance blossoming between neighbours. It’s giving modern-day Roja Jaaneman, but with rooftops and terrace secrets.

Directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan, a lyricist making his transition to the director’s chair, Hi is touted to be a musical-entertainment film—something vibrant, feel-good, and soulful. With music by Jen Martin and a creative team that includes heavyweights like Rowdy Pictures and Zee Studios South, this film has all the makings of a charming, emotional rollercoaster with a killer soundtrack.

This also adds another exciting chapter to Nayanthara’s busy slate, which includes her bilingual film Dear Students with Nivin Pauly. But what’s truly exciting about Hi is how fresh the pairing feels. Kavin, still riding high on his recent fan-favourite performances, gets to share screen space with one of the most celebrated actresses in South India—and it looks like we’re in for a delightfully grounded, heart-led romance.

Whether it's the simple joy of saying hi to a stranger or the quiet thrill of falling for the person across the hallway, Hi seems ready to celebrate the everyday magic of human connection. And honestly? We’re already waving back.