Captain (2022) is a Tamil-language science fiction action thriller directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan. The film stars Arya as Captain Vetriselvan, an army officer assigned to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in a restricted forest area. What starts off as a routine mission soon turns into a fight for survival when Vetriselvan and his team encounter deadly alien creatures lurking in the woods. The movie blends elements of military strategy, science fiction, and horror, drawing inspiration from classic alien-invasion thrillers with a regional twist.

The narrative focuses on bravery, sacrifice, and the unknown dangers of tampering with nature. The film uses its special effects to bring the alien threat to life, with Arya delivering a strong performance as the determined and disciplined leader. While the storyline follows a familiar path, Captain stands out for attempting to bring the sci-fi genre into mainstream Tamil cinema. The movie also explores emotional subplots involving loss, courage, and duty, adding depth to the action-heavy plot. Despite some predictable turns and budgetary constraints, Captain is an ambitious project that pushes genre boundaries and offers an entertaining experience for fans of action and science fiction.