It's official - Koozhangal (2021) director PS Vinothraj's next film, Kottukkaali, will have its world premiere at the prestigious 74th Berlin International Film Festival. Starring Soori in the lead role and Malayalam actress Anna Ben in her Tamil cinema debut, the upcoming film's producer Sivakarthikeyan has now released a heartfelt statement, while extending his gratitude to fans for their long-standing support. Sharing the big announcement on Instagram, Sivakarthikeyan wrote, "The World Premiere of our #Kottukkaali is at the esteemed Berlin International Film Festival. Super Proud 👍😊 #berlinale #berlinaleforum #KottukkaaliAtBerlinale" (sic)
In his note, the Maaveeran actor wrote, "Greetings. We are delighted to announce that our next production venture at Sivakarthikeyan Productions, 'Kottukkaali' has been selected for the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in the World Cinema section. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to director P.S.Vinothraj, actors Soori, Anna Ben, and the entire technical and production team for their dedication and success. This remarkable achievement brings happiness and applause to all involved." Speaking further about Kottukkaali, he further stated, "Crafted on a global scale, this Tamil film stands as the first of its kind selected for a "World Premiere" at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, a source of deep pride for us. Your unwavering support has provided the inspiration to present it on the global stage with enthusiasm and pride, and for that, I am immensely grateful to all my fans, well-wishers and supporters."
The promotion stills for Kottukkaali with Soori and Anna Ben have so far received a positive response from fans, who expect yet another powerful film from PS Vinothraj after his Koozhangal, which won the Tiger Award at the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam. The Kottukkaali first look teaser, which showed a glimpse of what to expect in theatres soon, was also well-received, with many looking forward to Soori delivering yet another notable performance after Viduthalai: Part 1 earlier this year, while fans also await Anna Ben to impress Tamil audiences after coming out with flying colors in Malayalam.
