Superstar Rajinikanth has surprised his fans with a special birthday treat. The makers of his upcoming film, Thalaivar 170, have revealed the official title and teaser of the film on his 73rd birthday.
Thalaivar 170 titled as Vettaiyan
The film is titled Vettaiyan, which is the name of the iconic character that Rajinikanth played in the 2005 blockbuster Chandramukhi. The teaser shows Rajinikanth in a powerful and stylish avatar, as he takes on the corrupt and the evil in the society.
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The film is written and directed by T. J. Gnanavel, who previously helmed the critically acclaimed Jai Bhim (2021) starring Suriya. The film is produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions, which also bankrolled Rajinikanth’s 2.0 (2018) and Darbar (2020). The film has an ensemble cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who has collaborated with Rajinikanth for the fourth time after Petta (2019), Darbar snd recent Jailer. The cinematography is handled by S. R. Kathir and the editing is done by Philomin Raj.
Vettaiyan title reveal teaser
The teaser of Vettaiyan has received a tremendous response from the fans who have praised Rajinikanth’s charisma and energy. The teaser has also sparked a wave of nostalgia among the fans, who have recalled Rajinikanth’s memorable performance as Vettaiyan in Chandramukhi. Vettaiyan was a fearless and flamboyant hunter, who was possessed by the spirit of a vengeful king. Rajinikanth’s dual role as Vettaiyan and Saravanan in Chandramukhi was widely appreciated by the critics and the audience, and the film became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time.
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Vettaiyan is expected to release in 2024, and it will be Rajinikanth’s 170th film in the lead role. The film is touted to be a social drama with a strong message, and it will showcase Rajinikanth in a different and challenging role. The fans are eagerly waiting to see Rajinikanth as Vettaiyan once again, and witness his magic on the big screen.
Check out the birthday special teaser here:
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