CHENNAI: The makers of actor Rajinikanth's upcoming film with 'Jai Bhim' fame TJ Gnanavel announced the title of the film on the actor's 73rd birthday.
Lyca Productions, the producer of the film, took to its official X (formally Twitter) handle and wrote, "The wait is over! Presenting the title of #Thalaivar170 - VETTAIYAN. Unleashing Thalaivar's power, style & swag on his special day! #Thalaivar170isVettaiyan #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth." (sic)
The title reveal video opens with the actor sitting in a chair, leaning over calmy with legs crossed over, sporting a magnetic clip-on sunglass, and reading a book on freedom fighter Subash Chandra Bose, and then it cuts back to him loading a gun. While loading the gun he says, "If the aim is kept, you need to shoot at it" and then triggers the gun.
'Vettaiyan' is produced by Subaskaran and has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film has cinematography by SR Kathir and editing by Philomin Raj.
Apart from Rajinikanth, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, and Dushara Vijayan. Rajinikanth and Amitabh have already wrapped up a schedule in Mumbai.
The film also marks Amitabh Bachchan's reunion with Rajinikanth after almost 32 years.
After the release of 'Vettaiyan', Rajinikanth will be seen next in a cameo appearance in 'Lal Salaam', which is helmed by his daughter and filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth. For his 171st film, the veteran has teamed up with 'Leo' director Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth turned 73 today, and fans of the actor gathered outside his residence waiting to wish him on his special day.
A few fans have also wished ‘Thalaivar’ on social media and flooded the X and Instagram with birthday wishes in the form of creative posters and videos.