Mission: Chapter 1

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V. Gunasekharan "Guna", a retired IPS officer from Coimbatore, travels to the UK for a major brain surgery needed for his daughter Sana. However, Guna lands in trouble and gets imprisoned at Wandsworth prison, where Sandra James is the jailer. Guna learns that three prisoners, working for a notorious terrorist Omar Quadri, are planning to escape from prison to disrupt the G20 conference in India.

In the final credits scene, Guna ruins the escape plan, where he sets out to stop Omar Quadri from disrupting the conference and reunite with Sana.

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• Arun Vijay as V. Gunasekharan aka Guna, Ex-jailer
• Amy Jackson as Sandra James, Jailer {{Cite news |date=1 February 2023 |title=Makers reveal Amy Jackson's look from 'Achcham Enbathu Illayae' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/makers-reveal-amy-jacksons-look-from-achcham-enbathu-illayae/articleshow/97521526.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411000047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/makers-reveal-amy-jacksons-look-from-achcham-enbathu-illayae/articleshow/97521526.cms |archive-date=11 April 2023 |access-date=5 January 2024 |work=The Times of India}}
• Nimisha Sajayan as Nancy Kurian
• Abi Hassan as Paramveer Singh
• Bharat Bopana as Omar Quadri
• Iyal as Sana, Guna's daughter
• Viraj as Thomas
• Jason Shah as Neil

}}

In July 2022, it was reported that Arun Vijay was to join hands for the first time with director A. L. Vijay for his next film after Yaanai (2022), with most the filming for the venture done in London and England.{{Cite news |date=18 July 2022 |title=Arun Vijay to collaborate with director AL Vijay post 'Yaanai' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arun-vijay-to-collaborate-with-director-al-vijay-post-yaanai/articleshow/92875223.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801220647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arun-vijay-to-collaborate-with-director-al-vijay-post-yaanai/articleshow/92875223.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 August 2022 |access-date=4 January 2024 |work=The Times of India}} In September, Amy Jackson was reported to play the lead actress role, in her first pairing opposite Arun as well as in her third collaboration with the director after Madrasapattinam (2010) and Thaandavam (2012).{{Cite news |date=1 September 2022 |title=Amy Jackson to make her comeback in Tamil cinema with an action thriller directed by AL Vijay |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/amy-jackson-to-make-her-comeback-in-tamil-cinema-with-an-action-thriller-directed-by-al-vijay/articleshow/93927210.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901103809/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/amy-jackson-to-make-her-comeback-in-tamil-cinema-with-an-action-thriller-directed-by-al-vijay/articleshow/93927210.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=1 September 2022 |access-date=4 January 2024 |work=The Times of India}} On 5 October, Sri Shridri Sai Movies, the production house funding the venture, officially announced the film.{{Cite news |date=5 October 2022 |title=Arun Vijay & Amy Jackson's film with Vijay begins in London |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arun-vijay-amy-jacksons-film-with-vijay-begins-in-london/articleshow/94665809.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020040852/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arun-vijay-amy-jacksons-film-with-vijay-begins-in-london/articleshow/94665809.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=20 October 2022 |access-date=4 January 2024 |work=The Times of India}} Lyca Productions later took over producing, and announced a new title in April 2023: Mission: Chapter 1 – Achcham Enbadhu Illaiye.{{Cite web |date=10 April 2023 |title=Arun Vijay wraps dubbing for Mission Chapter 1 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/10/arun-vijay-wraps-dubbing-for-mission-chapter-1-42158.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607151039/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/10/arun-vijay-wraps-dubbing-for-mission-chapter-1-42158.html |archive-date=7 June 2023 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=Cinema Express}}

Principal photography commenced with the first schedule on 4 October 2022 in London. Principal photography wrapped in February 2023.{{Cite web |date=3 April 2023 |title=Director Vijay-Arun Vijay's Achcham Enbadhu Illayae rechristened Mission |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/03/director-vijay-arun-vijays-achcham-enbadhu-illayae-rechristened-mission-41888.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411040440/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/03/director-vijay-arun-vijays-achcham-enbadhu-illayae-rechristened-mission-41888.html |archive-date=11 April 2023 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=Cinema Express}}

The film's music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Thinkal |date=Oct 6, 2022 |title=Achcham Enbathu Illaye is the title for Arun Vijay's movie with director Vijay |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/arun-vijays-next-achcham-enbathu-illaye-begins-in-london-amy-jackson-and-nimisha-sajayan-join-hands/05d0cbb72f552 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406084136/https://www.ottplay.com/news/arun-vijays-next-achcham-enbathu-illaye-begins-in-london-amy-jackson-and-nimisha-sajayan-join-hands/05d0cbb72f552 |archive-date=2023-04-06 |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}} The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music India. The first single "Kannae Chella Kannae" was released on 3 January 2024.{{Cite web |date=3 January 2024 |title='Mission's First Single, 'Kannae Chella Kannae', Addresses A Beautiful Father-Daughter Relationship |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/missions-first-single-kannae-chella-kannae-addresses-a-beautiful-father-daughter-relationship/articleshow/106522414.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=22 April 2024 |archive-date=10 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110170252/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/missions-first-single-kannae-chella-kannae-addresses-a-beautiful-father-daughter-relationship/articleshow/106522414.cms |url-status=live }} The second single "Achamae Achamae" was released on 9 January 2024.{{Cite web |date=9 January 2024 |title=Second single Achamae Achamae from Arun Vijay's Mission: Chapter 1 out |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/jan/09/second-single-achamae-achamae-from-arun-vijays-mission-chapter-1-out-51089.amp |website=Cinema Express|access-date=10 January 2024|archive-date=10 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110170252/https://m.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/jan/09/second-single-achamae-achamae-from-arun-vijays-mission-chapter-1-out-51089.amp|url-status=live}}

The film was released in theatres on 12 January 2024, during the week of Pongal.{{Cite web |date=24 December 2023 |title=Arun Vijay's Mission Chapter 1 gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/dec/24/arun-vijays-mission-chapter-1-gets-a-release-date-50673.amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110173122/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/dec/24/arun-vijays-mission-chapter-1-gets-a-release-date-50673.amp |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=10 January 2024 |website=Cinema Express}}

The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India from 15 March 2024, and on [https://simplysouth.tv/ Simply South OTT] overseas the same day.{{Cite web |date=15 March 2024 |title=Mission Chapter 1 On OTT: When and Where To Watch Arjun Vijay's Action Film |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/arun-vijays-mission-chapter-1-releases-on-ott-article-108509601 |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=15 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315051417/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/arun-vijays-mission-chapter-1-releases-on-ott-article-108509601 |url-status=live }} The Satellite rights were acquired by Sun TV.

Roopa Radhakrishnan of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 and stated that "Mission Chapter 1 is an actioner that has a generic template and an effective cast, excluding a somewhat out-of-place Amy Jackson".{{Cite web |last=Radhakrishnan |first=Roopa |date=12 January 2024 |title=Mission : Chapter 1 Movie Review: The AL Vijay Film Is An Actioner With A Generic Template And An Effective Cast |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mission-chapter-1/movie-review/106754346.cms#google_vignette |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228024132/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mission-chapter-1/movie-review/106754346.cms#google_vignette |archive-date=28 February 2024 |access-date=21 April 2024 |website=The Times of India}} Srinivasa Ramanujam of The Hindu said, "Director Vijay's Pongal release packs a lot of action but the storyline throws little surprises".{{Cite web |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=12 January 2024 |title='Mission: Chapter 1' movie review: Arun Vijay stars in a fast-paced but predictable thriller |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mission-chapter-1-movie-review-arun-vijay-stars-in-a-fast-paced-but-predictable-thriller/article67733996.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112135332/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mission-chapter-1-movie-review-arun-vijay-stars-in-a-fast-paced-but-predictable-thriller/article67733996.ece/amp/ |archive-date=12 January 2024 |access-date=12 January 2024 |website=The Hindu}} Raisa Nasreen of Times Now gave 3/5 stars, stated that "Arun Vijay's action-packed thriller blends emotions And excitement. The makers believe that it will tick all the boxes for being a perfect entertainer".{{Cite web |last=Nasreen |first=Raisa |date=12 January 2024 |title=Mission Chapter 1 Movie Review: Arun Vijay's Action-Packed Thriller Blends Emotions And Excitement |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/mission-chapter-1-movie-review-arun-vijay-action-packed-thriller-blends-emotions-and-excitement-review-106695950/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112143838/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/mission-chapter-1-movie-review-arun-vijay-action-packed-thriller-blends-emotions-and-excitement-review-106695950/amp |archive-date=12 January 2024 |access-date=12 January 2024 |website=Times Now}}

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