Lal Salaam, the 2024 Tamil film starring Rajinikanth, Vishnu Vishal, and Vikranth, is finally set to premiere on SunNXT on September 20, after a six-month delay since its theatrical release in February. Written and directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth, the film features Rajinikanth in an extended cameo appearance and explores the conflicts between Muslims and Hindus in a village through the backdrop of cricket.
Despite receiving negative responses upon its release, the film's OTT release date has been highly anticipated. Lal Salaam's streaming debut was unclear, deviating from the usual four-week theatrical run before its streaming debut. The film's director, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, had earlier stated that the hard disks containing the film footage were lost, adding to the delay.
Produced by Lyca Productions and featuring music by AR Rahman, Lal Salaam boasts a talented cast, including Vikranth as Rajinikanth's son and Vishnu Vishal as a local cricketer. The film's themes of religious conflicts and cricket have generated interest, despite the initial negative reception.
While an official OTT release date confirmation from SunNXT is awaited, the reported premiere on September 20 is expected to bring Lal Salaam to a wider audience. The film's delayed streaming debut has sparked curiosity, and audience are eager to watch the sports drama on the platform.