CHENNAI: Much to the surprise of the fans, the makers of Rajinikanth-starrer Vettaiyan gave an important update on Sunday.

The TJ Gnanavel Raja directorial will release in October this year.

Sharing the new on their X handle, Lyca Productions, the producer of the film, wrote, “Kuri vechachu. VETTAIYAN is all set to take charge in cinemas this OCTOBER Get ready to chase down the prey! #VETTAIYAN (sic).” 

Apart from Rajinikanth, the star cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the film, making his fourth collaboration with Rajinikanth, after Darbar, Petta and Jailer.

The cinematography is done by SR Kathir, and the editing is handled by Philomin Raj. A glimpse of the film was unveiled on Superstar’s birthday. Initially Vettaiyan was planned to be released in Summer, but got postponed due to elections.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth who was last seen in Lal Salaam, has Thalaivar 171 with Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Recently, the makers announced that the title of the film will be revealed on April 22 and also released the first look of Rajini in the film.

Anirudh is composing music for this film also, with Anbariv handling the stunts.