Mani Ratnam’s next titled ‘Inji Vellam’; Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi shine in first look

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has announced his upcoming romance drama titled 'Inji Vellam', starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. The film, produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, is scheduled for a January 2027 theatrical release.
Why it matters
Mani Ratnam is a highly influential Indian filmmaker, and this project marks a significant collaboration with composer AR Rahman and major stars, drawing high interest in the Indian film industry.
Inji Vellam is the title of ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam ’s much-awaited romance drama starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi . The makers announced the news on Monday, September 7, with a first-look poster.
Mani’s production banner Madras Talkies announced the news on social media with a motion poster featuring the lead pair in a warm embrace. Details regarding the plot and the rest of the cast are under wraps. According to reports, most of the portions of the film were shot in Kolkata.
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