![Release date announcement poster of ‘Vettaiyan’; Suriya in a still from ‘Kanguva’ Release date announcement poster of ‘Vettaiyan’; Suriya in a still from ‘Kanguva’](https://www.thehindu.com/theme/images/th-online/1x1_spacer.png)
Release date announcement poster of ‘Vettaiyan’; Suriya in a still from ‘Kanguva’
| Photo Credit: Lyca Productions and Studio Green
Vettaiyan, superstar Rajinkanth’s much-awaited film, is all set to release in theatres on October 10, the makers announced on Monday (August 19). This means the film, directed by TJ Gnanavel, will clash with Suriya’s period action saga Kanguvaat the box office.
Lyca Productions, the banner bankrolling Vettaiyan, unveiled a new poster to announce the release date. The poster features Rajinikanth as an IPS officer.
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Apart from Rajinikanth, the highly-anticipated film has a huge ensemble, including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Rohini, Abhirami, Dushara Vijayan and Ritika Singh.
With music scored by Anirudh Ravichander, Vettaiyan has cinematography by SR Kathir and editing by Philomin Raj. Produced by A Subaskaran of Lyca Productions, the film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth, last seen in an extended cameo in the sports action film Lal Salaam, will next be seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie.