The makers of Arun Vijay's Retta Thala released a new look of the actor on the occasion of Christmas. He is seen sporting a cornrows hairdo in the poster.

The film, directed by Kris Thirukumaran, went on floors this April and wrapped shoot in October. Kris has worked with AR Murugadoss in Gajini, Ezham Arivu, Thuppakki and Sarkar. He made his directorial debut with Sivakarthikeyan's Mann Karate (2014), whose script was written by Murugadoss. He then made Gethu (2016), starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Amy Jackson and Sathyaraj.

Apart from Arun Vijay and Siddhi Idnani, Tanya Ravichandran will also be seen in a prominent role in the film produced by Bobby Balachandran under his banner BTG Universal. Kannada actor Yogesh will be playing the antagonist in Retta Thala, marking his Tamil debut.

The technical crew of Retta Thala consists of music director Sam CS, cinematographer Tijo Tomy, editor Anthony and stunt choreographers Anbariv. The makers are yet to reveal a release date for the film.

Meanwhile, Arun Vijay's another film, Vanangaan, with director Bala is also awaiting release.