The team of Vettaiyan has released a new poster featuring the lead star Rajinikanth, on the occasion of Pongal today. The hand-drawn picture shows one image of Rajinikanth leading a crowd of people in a riot with a gun in his hand and another image of the star super-imposed over it. 

Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the upcoming film also stars Amitabh Bachchan in a significant role. The legendary actor was last seen sharing screen space with Rajinikanth in the 1991 Hindi film Hum.

Produced by Lyca Productions, Vettaiyan went on floors in Thiruvananthapuram in October. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Rana Daggubati, Dushara Vijayan and Rithika Singh. 

The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. It will mark Anirudh Ravichander's fourth collaboration with a Rajinikanth starrer. The musician had earlier played keys for Rajinikanth's Petta, Darbar, and Jailer.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth's next release will be Lal Salaam, directed by his daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth. He also has Lokesh Kanagaraj's Thalaivar 171, which is backed by Sun Pictures.