Vettaiyan OTT release date confirmed: When, where to stream Rajinikanth's cop drama

The OTT release date of Superstar Rajinikanth's latest movie, Vettaiyan, has been confirmed. Amazon Prime Video announced on Thursday that the film will start streaming on the platform on November 7, less than a month after its theatrical debut.

The trend of quick streaming releases for major Tamil films continues despite resistance within the industry. With streaming platforms becoming a significant source of non-theatrical revenue, they now hold influence over a film’s theatrical release timing. Many South Indian films no longer have extended theatrical runs, often concluding within four weeks. However, some industry stakeholders are now discussing plans to extend the window between theatrical and streaming releases.

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The Story of Vettaiyan

Vettaiyan marks the first collaboration between director TJ Gnanavel, known for Jai Bhim, and Rajinikanth. The film follows SP V. Athiyan, a high-ranking police officer renowned for his history of eliminating hard-core criminals in encounter killings. Athiyan staunchly believes in his methods, which he sees as a means of delivering swift justice and closure for victims and their families. However, when he is ensnared in a web of deception, Athiyan mistakenly kills an innocent person, setting him on a journey of redemption.

The film boasts a star-studded supporting cast, including a long-awaited onscreen reunion between Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan after more than three decades. It also features notable actors like Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, and Ritika Singh.

Box Office Performance of Vettaiyan

Vettaiyan opened to mixed reviews from critics but garnered a reasonably positive response from the public. Released on October 10, the film benefited from an extended opening weekend and three weeks of an unchallenged run at the box office. While the producers claim Vettaiyan was a major hit, some trade sources indicate that it underperformed in ticket sales. The filmmakers reported an impressive Rs 240 crore during its opening weekend but have not shared final collection numbers.

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