National Award-winning Tamil filmmaker Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai: Part 1 will open in cinemas worldwide on March 31, producer Eldred Kumar's RS Infotainment banner announced on Monday. Sharing new posters featuring comedy actor Soori and 'Makkal Selvan' Vijay Sethupathi, there has been considerable talk about the film's release, which has now been finally confirmed. Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai is a two-parter and also marks the first time Soori is playing the lead role as a policeman, while Vijay Sethupathi will be appearing in an extended cameo as a rebel leader.
Viduthalai: Part 1 is carrying massive expectations as it is the first time a Vetri Maaran film will release in theatres after his Asuran in 2019. The acclaimed filmmaker had directed the 'Oor Iravu' segment in the Tamil anthology film, Paava Kadhaigal, which released directly on streaming in 2020, and the buzz for the the period crime thriller film has since been huge. Viduthalai also marks the first occasion Vetri Maaran has collaborated with iconic Tamil composer 'Isaignani' Ilaiyaraaja and the songs released earlier this month have received a strong response from fans. Check out below the Viduthalai: Part 1 release date announcement:
The Freedom struggle is about get underway!
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Vetri Maaran will be looking to hit it out of the park with Viduthalai: Part 1 after his 2016 police crime drama film, Visaranai, received glowing reviews from audiences and critics alike. The upcoming film is also expected to take a big opening in Tamil Nadu as Red Giant Movies acquired the theatrical rights and the blockbuster production-distribution banner will be looking to add yet another feather to their cap after their 2023 started on a high note with the success of films like Ajith Kumar's Thunivu and Kavin's Dada. Apart from Soori and Vijay Sethupathi, Viduthalai also stars filmmakers Gautham Menon, Rajiv Menon, and Tamizh, who are joined by Chethan, Saravana Subbiah, Bhavani Sre, Ilavarasu, Munnar Ramesh, among others in pivotal roles.
