Mani Ratnam’s ‘Inji Vellam,’ starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi, gets a release date

Inji Vellam, ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in lead roles, will be released in theatres on January 29, the makers announced on Wednesday (November 11). The film is produced by Subaskaran, Mani Ratnam and Siva Ananth under their Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions banner.

The banners unveiled a new poster to announce the news. The poster features the two lead characters and their twin daughters on the streets of Kolkata. Details regarding the plot are under wraps.

Inji Vellam continues Mani’s acclaimed collaboration with Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman. The film has cinematography by Avik Mukhopadhayay and editing by Sreekar Prasad.

Mani Ratnam’s last project was Thug Life (2025), starring Kamal Haasan in the lead. The movie failed to live up to the expectations and didn’t fare well at the box office.

Last seen in Baththa, Vijay Sethupathi has Slum Dog, directed by Puri Jagannadh; Pocket Novel, directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja; and Farzi 2, helmed by Raj & DK, in the lineup. He also hosts the current season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss Tamil. Sai Pallavi, recently seen in Ramayana: Part 1, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, will be seen next in OM: Chapter 1, co-starring Dhanush, Mammootty, and Sreeleela.