Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film "Vettaiyan" hit theaters on Thursday, directed by TJ Gnanavel and boasting a star-studded cast from various industries. The film has already made a significant impact, collecting Rs 30 crore (nett) in India across all languages, with Tamil Nadu contributing Rs 26 crore. This impressive opening is no surprise, given Rajinikanth's massive fan base in the south.
"Vettaiyan" is an action-drama featuring Rajinikanth as a police officer known for carrying out encounters with ease. The film's plot takes a turn when one of his assignments changes his perspective, leading him to expose a larger crime syndicate. The ensemble cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, and Dushara Vijayan. Produced by Lyca Productions, the film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
The film's occupancy rate in Tamil Nadu has been impressive, with majority of screens dedicated to "Vettaiyan." As the weekend approaches, expectations are high for continued box office success. Post-theatrical streaming rights have been acquired by Prime Video, with an OTT release date to be announced in the coming weeks.
"Vettaiyan" marks Rajinikanth's first collaboration with TJ Gnanavel, with cinematography by SR Kathir I.S.C. and screenplay by B Kiruthika. The technical crew includes K Kadhir as production designer, Anbariv handling stunts, editor Philomin Raj, and art director Sakthee Venkatraj M. With its action-packed narrative and talented cast, "Vettaiyan" is poised to captivate audiences nationwide