Vettaiyan OTT release: Where to watch Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth's film after its theatrical run?

The Indian Tamil-language film Vettaiyan is in theatres now and receiving a mox of reactions from the critics as well as audiences. But if you are someone who wants to wait for the Amitabh and Rajinikanth starrer's OTT release, here is an update for you. According to media reports, Vettaiyan's digital rights have been acquired by OTT platform Prime Video. Yes, you read that right. Though the date of the OTT release has not been confirmed, it is being said that the platform has purchased the film¡¯s digital rights at a whopping amount. The movie will first release in theatres on October 10 in multiple languages.

Vettaiyan, which means Hunter, is the thirtieth production for the studio and marks the Tamil debut of Bollywood's legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan. The film was earlier announced in March last year, but its official title was announced in December last year. Vettaiyan had its worldwide release yesterday, which is on October 10 in cinemas. The movie coincided with Vijayadashami.

In January last year, reports suggested that due to Suriya's commitments with Kanguva and Vetrimaran's Vaadivaasal, Gnanavel began work on another script. He then narrated it to Rajinikanth, who got impressed by the director and said for the project. Lyca Productions announced the project in March and planned to start filming after Rajinikanth finished his films Jailer and Lal Salaam.

Here's the trailer for Vettaiyan:

Plot

Nothing much is out about Vettaiyan's storyline, except that it is a Tamil action thriller and is about a retired police officer who fights against the system.

Cast and crew

Other than superstar Rajinikanth, Vettaiyan has actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, and Rana Duggabati in crucial roles. The film also features other actors like Rao Ramesh, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Ramesh Thilak, Kishore, and G. M. Sundar in other supporting roles.

Vettaiyan has been produced by Subaskaran Allirajah. It has been made under the banner of Lyca Productions. The film is directed by T. J. Gnanavel.

Music for Vettaiyan has been given by Anirudh Ravichander, and its cinematography has been handled by S. R. Kathir with editing by Philomin Raj.

Vettaiyan was announced in March last year under the tentative name, Thalaivar 170 as this will be Rajinikanth's 170th movie as a lead hero. The film has been shot in several locations, like in Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Tirunelveli, Chennai, and Mumbai.

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