Vettaiyan on OTT: Stream Rajinikanth’s multi-starrer cop action drama on this platform!

Following an underwhelming theatrical run, superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film Vettaiyan has finally made its digital debut. The TJ Gnanavel-directed cop drama is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film is ready for streaming in multiple languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, with English and Tamil subtitles.

The OTT platform wrote, “Hunter Vantaar. Prepare for the greatest REDEMPTION arc #VettaiyanOnPrime, watch now.”

Interestingly, Amazon Prime Video had purchased the OTT rights to the film for a whopping ₹90 crore.

All you need to know about Vettaiyan

Directed by Jai Bhim-fame director TJ Gnanavel, the film Vettaiyan marks the 170th project in superstar Rajinikanth’s illustrious acting career. The movie features an ensemble star cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Amitabh Bachchan, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Kishore, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Shaji Chen, Ramesh Thilak, Rakshan, and GM Sundar, among others. The story revolves around an encounter specialist, Athiyan (played by Rajinikanth), who becomes trapped in a web of unexpected events when he mistakenly guns down an innocent person under the pretence of a murder case. Following the incident, Athiyan must face the consequences of his relentless tactics. However, he is confronted with a more challenges that question his views on justice and the possibility of redemption.

While Rajinikanth plays the lead role, the film also marks the Tamil debut of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who appears in an extended cameo as Justice Dr. Sathyadev. Rana Daggubati essays the role of the primary antagonist, Natraj, while Fahadh Faasil plays Athiyan's right-hand man, Patrick, nicknamed "Battery." Malayalam actress Manju Warrier plays Rajinikanth’s wife in the film.

Anirudh Ravichander composed the background score and songs for the film, which were an instant hit on social media.

Vettaiyan’s underwhelming reception: What went wrong?

Despite its celebrated star cast, the film—made on a staggering budget of ₹300 crore—struggled to attract audiences, resulting in its failure at the box office. The movie failed to resonate with viewers who had expected a typical Rajinikanth film, with more action and fewer content-driven elements. Due to its lagging pace and monotonous screenplay, the film failed to impress the viewers and managed to earn only ₹250 crore. However, the film still holds the second position among the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year.

Also read: Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan: Is it a sleeper hit or a box office flop?

With its OTT release, the movie is expected to reach a wider audience.

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