Director TJ Gnanavel's film with Rajinikanth titled 'Vettaiyan'

Director TJ Gnanavel’s film with Rajinikanth titled ‘Vettaiyan’

The title teaser was launched on 12 December, marking Rajinikanth's birthday. His look as Moideen Bhai from 'Lal Salaam' was also revealed.

BySouth First Desk

Published Dec 13, 2023 | 10:51 AM ⚊UpdatedDec 13, 2023 | 10:51 AM

Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar170' has been titled 'Vettaiyan'. (Screengrab)

Director TJ Gnanavel’s upcoming film with superstar Rajinikanth has been titled Vettaiyan.

What is significant about the movie which, until now, was being referred to as Thalaivar170, is that it also features Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, and Telugu actor Rana Daggubati besides Manju Warrier, Kishore, Ritika Singh, and Dushara Vijayan.

Lyca Productions, which is bankrolling the film, chose to reveal the title on the occasion of Rajinikanth’s birthday, which fell on Tuesday, 12 December.

The production house chose to reveal the title through a title teaser.

Vettaiyan, which means Hunter in Tamil, has Rajinikanth sporting a classy look. In the title announcement teaser, the star is seen delivering the punchline, “When you take aim, the prey must fall.”

The wait is over! ⌛ Presenting the title of #Thalaivar170 🕴🏻 – VETTAIYAN 🕶️

▶️ https://t.co/lzzKA7B0lA

Unleashing Thalaivar’s power, style & swag on his special day! 💥#Vettaiyan 🕶️ @rajinikanth @SrBachchan @tjgnan @anirudhofficial @LycaProductions #Subaskaran… pic.twitter.com/6wD1c5Zehw

— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) December 12, 2023

Vettaiyan has music by Anirudh, cinematography by SR Kathir, editing by Philomin Raj, and art direction by Sakthee Venkat Raj.

Meanwhile, the unit of Lal Salaam, directed by Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth, also released a teaser to give a glimpse of Rajinikanth’s character in the film — Moideen Bhai.

Lal Salaam features Vishu Vishal and Vikranth in the lead roles. It has music by AR Rahman and is produced by Lyca Productions.

Mass machine and most magnetic magnificence of a man! Happy birthday APPA ! Here’s my humble tribute on this day from #lycaproductions @arrahman sir and us a team of underdogs 😇🧡🙏🏼🌟 https://t.co/uvH7adEGYr #LalSalaam pic.twitter.com/ZkdE1DOXc4

— Aishwarya Rajinikanth (@ash_rajinikanth) December 12, 2023