On the occasion of Rajinikanth’s 72nd birthday on December 12, 2023, the makers of his upcoming film, tentatively titled “Thalaivar 170,” unveiled the film’s title and released a teaser. The film has now been officially titled “Vettaiyan.”

The film is directed by T.J. Gnanavel, who previously directed the critically acclaimed films “Koozhangal” and “Naan Mahaan Alla.” Vettaiyan is a crime thriller that stars Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Kishore, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, GM Sundar, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Ramesh Thilak, and Rakshan in supporting roles.

The film is produced by Subaskaran under the banner of Lyca Productions. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the film. The cinematography is handled by S.R. Kathir.

The teaser of Vettaiyan shows Rajinikanth as a cop. He is seen chasing a group of criminals through the streets of Chennai. The teaser also features Amitabh Bachchan in a brief cameo.

Vettaiyan is currently in the filming stage. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters in 2024.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the announcement of Vettaiyan:

• The film is a crime thriller directed by T.J. Gnanavel, who is known for his realistic and gritty filmmaking.
• The film stars a star-studded cast, including Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier.
• The film is produced by Subaskaran under the banner of Lyca Productions.
• Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the film.

Vettaiyan is shaping up to be a major event in Indian cinema. The film is a collaboration between two of the biggest stars in the world, Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan. The film is also directed by a talented filmmaker, T.J. Gnanavel. With such a powerhouse team behind it, Vettaiyan is sure to be a blockbuster hit.