Vettaiyan written and directed by TJ Gnanavel is an upcoming cop drama starring Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, Abhirami, Rohini among others. The movie is all set to release worldwide tomorrow i.e. October 10, 2024. 

5 reasons to watch Vettaiyan in theaters:

1. Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth is gearing up to turn 74 years old, come December 12, 2024. To be able to play a solo lead for close to 50 years, and shoulder the market of a movie even at this stage of his career is praise-worthy in itself. Rajini does beyond that with each with passing film, and Vettaiyan is no exception to this scenario. Rajinikanth's screen presence is the main reason Vettaiyan warrants a watch in theaters.   

2. Rajinikanth Vs Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan, who is considered to be one of the greatest actors Indian cinema has produced, is making his Tamil debut at 83 years old with Vettaiyan. In their respective long careers, Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan have shared screen space thrice in Andha Kaanoon (1983), Geraftaar (1985), and Hum (1991), all of which have been Hindi movies.

Vettaiyan is the first film to bring the Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan combo to Tamil.  

3. Ensemble

Vettaiyan's ensemble is not just a group of stars, but every one of the actors is a strong performer in his or her own right. Vettaiyan promises an optimal theatrical experience, with the presence of Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Abhirami, Rohini, Kishore, Rao Ramesh, Shaji Chen among others.  

4. Plot

Vettaiyan is a cop drama with a bit of action. The story revolves around a police officer who believes that extra-judicial killings is the fastest way to ensure justice in the society. However Vettaiyan's writer, director TJ Gnanavel's style of filmmaking has always taken a strong stand against police brutality, including encounter killings.

Fittingly, Amitabh Bachchan plays Rajinikanth's superior in the movie who tries believes that 'justice hurried is justice buried'. How these two forces of justice move around the brutal murder of a woman, is what seems to be the plot of Vettaiyan.     

Vettaiyan is a film with a social message, but what makes it alluring is Rajinikanth at the forefront.  

5. Anirudh Ravichander

At the Vettaiyan audio launch, composer Anirudh Ravichander said what everyone felt at the surface - How would Anirudh's style of music gel with TJ Gnanavel's style of filmmaking. However Manasilaayo and Hunter Vantaar becoming smash hits with film music lovers, is proof that Anirudh's music is a big element to look forward to in Vettaiyan. 

Vettaiyan is made at a budget of Rs. 300 Cr+ by Lyca Productions. The movie has SR Kathir for cinematography, Anbariv for action, Philomin Raj for edits and K Kathir for production design. The U/A censored Vettaiyan comes with a runtime of 2 hours 43 minutes 25 seconds.