Sun Pictures | acquires Vettaikkaaran

Kollywood's prominent production and distribution house Sun Pictures has acquired the release rights of Ilayathalapathi Vijay's forthcoming Vettaikkaaran, directed by debutant Babu Sivan (an erstwhile associate of director Dharani) with Tollywood damsel Anushka as heroine. Hansraj Saxena of Sun Pictures recently signed the deal with the film's producer AVM Productions for acquiring the rights.

After the disappointing run of his Kuruvi and Villu, Vijay has pinned his hopes on Vettaikkaaran, based on the story of an energetic young man and his angst against the baddies in the society. According to sources, Vijay plays an auto rickshaw driver who works hard to bring justice to innocent people.

With 90% of the shooting completed, director Babu Sivan has confirmed the film’s release for Deepavali. The film has music by rock composer Vijay Antony. Cinematography is by Gopinath and editing is by V.T. Vijayan.