Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film Inji Vellam, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi, is set to arrive in theatres on January 29. The announcement comes with news of another addition to the film’s cast, with Chaithra J Achar joining the project. Written and directed by Mani Ratnam, the romantic drama is produced under his Madras Talkies banner. Chaithra, who was recently seen in Meesaya Murukku 2 and 418, is the latest actor to come on board the project. Details about her character and the role she plays in the story have not yet been disclosed.
The film is produced by Mani Ratnam and Siva Ananth under Madras Talkies, with Subaskaran backing it under the Lyca Productions banner. This marks another association between Lyca Productions and Mani Ratnam following Thug Life (2025), which featured Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR.
AR Rahman reunites with Mani Ratnam for the 19th time
Inji Vellam also marks the 19th collaboration between Mani Ratnam and composer AR Rahman. Their association began with Roja (1992) and has resulted in several memorable soundtracks over the years, including those for Bombay (1995), Dil Se.. (1998), Alaipayuthey (2000), Guru (2007), Raavanan (2010) and the Ponniyin Selvan films.
The technical crew includes cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay, editor Sreekar Prasad and art director Sharmishta Roy. Dhilip Subbarayan is handling the action choreography. Meanwhile, the film’s post-theatrical business has also taken shape. Netflix has acquired the streaming rights to Inji Vellam, while Sony Music has secured the audio rights.
What Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi have lined up next
Apart from Inji Vellam, Vijay Sethupathi has two other notable projects lined up. The actor will next be seen in Mysskin’s Train, which is scheduled to open in theatres on December 4. He will also headline Pocket Novel, directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, which is set to release on January 14, 2027, for Pongal.
Sai Pallavi, meanwhile, will next appear in Om – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 20. The film reunites her with director Rajkumar Periyasamy after Amaran (2024). It also marks her reunion with Dhanush following Maari 2 (2018).
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