by: NavJeevan

Beware! the hunter is out: Superstar’s 170th film named ‘Vettaiyan’ on his 73rd birthday

R ARIVANANTHAM

Lyca Productions on Tuesday announced that superstar Rajinikanth’s 170th film is titled “Vettaiyan”. The Tamil film, which was announced in March, will be directed by TJ Gnanavel of “Jai Bhim” fame.

  • The film also stars the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Manju Warrier, Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati
  • The Tamil film, which was announced in March, will be directed by TJ Gnanavel of “Jai Bhim” fame
  • Anirudh Ravichander is attached to compose the music for the movie

The production house shared the film’s title teaser on the occasion of Rajinikanth’s 73rd birthday.

In the video, a stylish Rajinikanth is seen putting on his glasses as he delivers a dialogue about hunting his prey.

Earlier, the team had shared a post which read, “Thalaivar 170 team wishes our Superstar Rajinikanth a Happy Birthday! The excitement is about to peak in less than 3hrs! Get ready for the grand reveal of the #Thalaivar170 title at 5PM! (sic).”

“The wait is over! Presenting the title of #Thalaivar170 – VETTAIYAN. Unleashing Thalaivar’s power, style & swag on his special day!” Lyca Productions said in a post on X.

“Vettaiyan”, billed as an entertainer with a message, also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier and Dushara Vijayan.

Anirudh Ravichander is attached to compose the music for the movie, to be produced by Subaskaran.

Rajinikanth’s upcoming films also include a yet-untitled project with Lokesh Kanagaraj and daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s “Lal Salaam”.

Superstar’s ‘Jailer’ emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film and happens to be the fifth-highest grossing Indian movie of 2023. Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer’s lifetime earning is around Rs 700 crore.

TN CM M K Stalin wishes Rajinikanth

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin on Tuesday extended a heartfelt birthday wish to the megastar Rajinikanth.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mr Stalin wrote in Tamil, “Happy Birthday to my beloved friend Rajinikanth. I wish you to continue to make people happy by giving successful movies with happiness and fulfilment.”