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Vettaiyan gets a streaming release date

The film stars Rajinikanth as an encounter specialist, Fahadh Faasil as his techie sidekick, Amitabh Bachchan as his spiritual guide, and Kishore as a Superintendent of Police (SP)

Sreejith Mullappilly

Prime Video announced that the Rajinikanth starrer Vettaiyan is set to premiere on the platform on November 08. The film stars Rajinikanth as an encounter specialist, Fahadh Faasil as his techie sidekick, Amitabh Bachchan as his spiritual guide, and Kishore as a Superintendent of Police (SP). The cast also includes Ritika Singh as a cop, Dushara Vijayan, Manju Warrier as the Rajinikanth character's wife, Rana Daggubati, Rohini, and Abhirami, among others. The TJ Gnanavel directorial hit theatres on October 10.

According to the website Sacnilk, Vettaiyan minted more than 250 crore at the box office worldwide. Amitabh Bachchan made his Tamil debut with Vettaiyan. The film reunited Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan after 33 years; they last worked on 1991's Hum.

Rajinikanth, meanwhile, is filming for Coolie, his project with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. Expected to hit theatres in 2025, Coolie brings Rajinikanth and Satyaraj back together after 39 years; they last collaborated on 1986's Mr. Bharath.

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