It is well known that actor Manju Warrier is playing a key role in Rajinikanth's upcoming film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel. The film is currently in the post production stage, and actors like Fahadh Faasil and Abhirami have already started dubbing for the investigative drama.
Manju Warrier, who is currently on a promotional spree for her upcoming film Footage, recently revealed in an interview with Reporter channel that she is playing Rajinikanth's wife in Vettaiyan.
Directed by TJ Gnanavel, who shot to fame directing the Suriya-starrer Jai Bhim (2021), the much-anticipated film features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Dushara Vijayan, Rithika Singh, and VJ Rakshan. Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth are reuniting for this film after 33 years.
Vettaiyan has music by Anirudh. This marks Anirudh's fourth collaboration with Rajinikanth. Other members of the technical crew include cinematographer S R Kathir and editor Philomin Raj.
Vettaiyan is scheduled to hit theatres in October.
Footage is billed as Malayalam's first found footage film, it marks the directorial debut of Saiju Sreedharan, best known as an editor. The film also stars Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok in prominent roles. Besides directing and editing, Saiju has also co-written the film with Shabna Mohammed. The film is set to release in theatres on August 2.
