Chennai: Mani Ratnam's upcoming romance film ‘Inji Vellam’ starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi, has finally got a release date. The movie is set to release in theatres on January 29, 2027.
The makers have released a new poster of the movie revealing the theatrical release date of the movie. In the poster, Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi appear to be a couple in love.
Mani Ratnam’s production banner Madras Talkies shared the poster on X. While sharing the poster, the makers wrote, "Idhula yaaru Inji, yaaru Vellam? Task alert."
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— Madras Talkies (@MadrasTalkies_) November 11, 2026
In September, the makers released the first-look poster of the film, which instantly grabbed attention with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi sharing an affectionate embrace, hinting at a romance at the heart of the story.
The filmmakers have chosen to keep the plot and details about the rest of the cast closely guarded for now. The film reunites acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, marking yet another collaboration between the celebrated duo, with Rahman taking charge of the music.
'Inji Vellam' has cinematography by Avik Mukhopadhyay, while Sreekar Prasad is handling the editing. It is currently scheduled for a theatrical release in January 2027.
Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi began this year with the film 'Gandhi Talks'. He also has a slate of upcoming films, including 'Train' and 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road'.
Sai Pallavi, who was last seen in the 2025 film ‘Thandel’, is also juggling multiple high-profile projects. She made her Bollywood debut with ‘Ek Din’ and was last seen in ‘Ramayana: Part 1’.
Mani Ratnam's previous directorial venture, ‘Thug Life’, starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR, was released on June 5, 2025. Despite high expectations, the gangster action drama underperformed at the box office and is currently streaming on Netflix.
