Vettaiyan
Team announcement poster
Directed byT. J. Gnanavel
Written byT. J. Gnanavel
Produced bySubaskaran Allirajah
StarringRajinikanth
CinematographyS. R. Kathir
Edited byPhilomin Raj
Music byAnirudh Ravichander
Production
company
Release date
2024
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Vettaiyan (transl. Hunter) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by T. J. Gnanavel. It is produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth, alongside an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan.

The film was officially announced in March 2023 under the tentative title Thalaivar 170, being the 170th film of Rajinikanth as the lead actor, and the official title was announced in December 2023. Principal photography commenced in October 2023 in Chennai and followed with schedule's in Thiruvananthapuram, Tirunelveli and Mumbai. The film has have music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography handled by S. R. Kathir and editing by Philomin Raj.

Cast

Production

Development

In May 2022, T. J. Gnanavel and Suriya were reported to collaborate for the former's next directional, after having a successful venture together with Jai Bhim (2021).[1] On 2 November, coinciding 1 year of Jai Bhim, Gnanavel confirmed the reunion.[2] Due to the actor's commitments to Kanguva, Gnanavel began working on another script, which he narrated to Rajinikanth, who was impressed by the director.[3] On 2 March 2023, the project was officially announced by Lyca Productions, with the tentative title Thalaivar 170. The announcement stated that the music will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander and the shooting will commence after Rajinikanth wrapped up shooting for the films Jailer (2023) and Lal Salaam.[4] Cinematographer S. R. Kathir, editor Philomin Raj and stunt choreography duo Anbariv were retained by Gnanavel, after they previously worked in Jai Bhim.[5] Art director K. Kathir, make-up artist Pattanam Rasheed, costume designer Anu Vardhan were chosen as crew.[6] Rajinikanth went through a look test in early-August.[7] A muhurat puja was held on 4 October in Thiruvananthapuram with the presence of the cast and crew.[6] The title Vettaiyan was announced on 12 December 2023, coinciding with Rajinikanth's 73rd birthday.[8] Vettaiyan is the name of one of Rajinikanth's characters in Chandramukhi (2005).[9]

Casting

Rajinikanth was reported to be seen as a Muslim police officer in the film.[10] In late April 2023, Suriya was reported to play a cameo role in the film.[11] Vikram was reportedly approached to play the lead antagonist, which he declined playing.[12] In early June, Arjun Sarja was reported to play an important role in the film.[13] Amitabh Bachchan was reported to be a part of the cast, marking his debut in Tamil cinema and collaborating with Rajinikanth 32-years after their last film together, Hum (1991).[14] Reportedly, Telugu actor Nani was approached to play a crucial role, however, he declined the role and suggested Sharwanand to play the role.[15] In early August, it was reported that Fahadh Faasil was approached to play the lead antagonist.[16] In early September, Manju Warrier and Rana Daggubati were reported to be a part of the cast.[17] On 2 October, Dushara Vijayan and Ritika Singh were announced being a part of the cast. Manju Warrier was confirmed on the same day,[18] while Daggubati, Faasil,[19] and Bachchan were confirmed the day after. Bachchan was initially to make his Tamil debut with Uyarndha Manithan; however, due to issues between him and the producer, that film got shelved.[20] Rakshan and G. M. Sundar's presence at the muhurat puja confirmed their inclusion.[21]

Filming

Principal photography was scheduled to begin on the third week of September 2023 in Chennai,[22] but ultimately began on 4 October in Thiruvananthapuram.[23] The next schedule began in Tirunelveli on 11 October.[24] The third schedule took place in Mumbai where scenes were shot with Rajinikanth and Bachchan.[25] The schedule concluded by late October.[26]

Music

Vettaiyan
Soundtrack album by
Anirudh Ravichander
Released2023
Recorded2023
StudioAlbuquerque Records, Chennai
GenreFilm Soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music
ProducerAnirudh Ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander chronology
Leo
(2023)		 Vettaiyan
(2024)		 Devara
(2024)

The film's music and background scores will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his fourth collaboration with Rajinikanth after Petta (2019), Darbar (2020) and Jailer (2023); maiden with Gnanavel.[4] During the film's title reveal, it was revealed that the audio rights for the film were acquired by Sony Music.[27]

Release

Theatrical

Vettaiyan is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2024.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "'Jai Bhim' duo Suriya and TJ Gnanavel to reunite for a quickie". The Times of India. 4 May 2022. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. ↑ "'Jai Bhim' director TJ Gnanavel confirms his reunion with Suriya". The Times of India. 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "Rajinikanth's film with TJ Gnanavel to turn true". The Times of India. 15 January 2023. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Rajinikanth to team up with 'Jai Bhim' TJ Gnanavel for 'Thalaivar 170'". The Hindu. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  5. ↑ AmuthaBharathi [@CinemaWithAB] (4 October 2023). "#Thalaivar170 technical crew 🔥DOP – SR Kathir Editing – PhilominRaj Art Director – Kadhir Stunt – Anbariv Music – Anirudh Except Anirudh Director's previous movie #JaiBhim crew was retained for this too👌💥" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 October 2023 – via Twitter.
  6. 1 2 Lyca Productions [@LycaProductions] (4 October 2023). "#Thalaivar170 🕴🏻 journey begins with an auspicious pooja ceremony 🪔🌸 today at Trivandrum 📍" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 October 2023 – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ "Rajinikanth locks his look for 'Thalaivar 170'; to be styled by Aalim Hakim again". The Times of India. 4 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  8. ↑ "'Vettaiyan' is the title of Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 170' with TJ Gnanavel". The Hindu. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "Rajinikanth's Thalaivar 170 titled Vettaiyan: 'When you aim, the prey must fall', watch". The Indian Express. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Team 'Thalaivar 170' to go on floors from September third week". The Times of India. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  11. ↑ ""Thalaivar 170": Will Suriya do a cameo in Rajinikanth's film with TJ Gnanavel?". The Times of India. 26 April 2023. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  12. ↑ "Will Chiyaan Vikram lock horns with Rajinikanth in 'Thalaivar 170'?". The Times of India. 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  13. ↑ "Arjun Sarja to be part of 'Thailavar 170'". The Times of India. 1 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  14. ↑ "Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan to share screen space after 32 years in TJ Gnanavel's film?". The Times of India. 10 June 2023. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  15. ↑ "Did Nani turn down a pan-India movie starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan?". The Times of India. 17 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  16. ↑ "Thalaivar 170: Fahadh Faasil to Play Antagonist in Rajinikanth's Untitled Film – Reports". LatestLY. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  17. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier join Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil in Thalaivar 170". Pinkvilla. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  18. ↑ "'Thalaivar 170': Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan join Rajinikanth's next with TJ Gnanavel". The Hindu. 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  19. ↑ "Fahadh Faasil joins Rajinikanth in director TJ Gnanavel 'Thalaivar 170'". India Today. 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  20. ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth reunite for 'Thalaivar 170'". The Hindu. 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  21. ↑ "Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 170' begins with an auspicious pooja ceremony". The Times of India. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  22. ↑ Rajaraman, Kaushik (25 August 2023). "Manju Warrier on board Thalaivar 170 shooting to start in Sept 3rd week in Chennai". DT Next. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  23. ↑ Nair, Aishwarya (4 October 2023). "Thalaivar 170: Where can you meet Rajinikanth in Thiruvananthapuram doing shooting? Read this". Asianet News. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  24. ↑ "Rajinikanth in Tirunelveli for Thalaivar 170: Superstar stops the car to greet his fans". The Indian Express. 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  25. ↑ "Thalaivar 170: Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan wrap up Mumbai schedule with new BTS pic from set". Hindustan Times. 29 October 2023. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  26. ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan's role in 'Thalaivar 170' revealed; deets inside". The Times of India. 30 October 2023. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  27. ↑ Lyca Productions [@LycaProductions] (12 December 2023). "The wait is over! ⌛ Presenting the title of #Thalaivar170 🕴🏻 - VETTAIYAN 🕶️" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Twitter.
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