Uriyadi-fame Vijay Kumar's Election now has a release date. The film, helmed by Thamizh of Seththumaan-fame, is all set to hit theatres on May 17. The film is a political drama with a lot of action and tells its story from the perspective of a family. 

Fully shot in Arangaldurgam, a village in Ambur, Election revolves around a local body election for a counsellor. The film also stars Preethi Asrani of Ayothi fame, as the female lead. Election also features actors like George Maryan, Vathikuchi-fame Dileepan, Richa Joshi, Natchiyal Suganthi, and Pavel Navageethan in important character roles. 

The film's dialogues have been penned by writer Azhagiya Periyavan. On the technical front, Mahendran Jayaraj, who is best known for 96, is the cinematographer while Govind Vasantha is the composer, CS Prem Kumar is the editor, and Renganaath Ravee is the sound designer. Election is bankrolled by Adithya under the Reel Good Films banner.