5 much-awaited Tamil films slated to release in 2022
Tamil cinema or Kollywood had a good time last year. Many of its film releases—including Master, Annaatthe, Maanaadu, and Doctor—did well at the box office and impressed critics, too. And, 2022 also started off on a solid note for Kollywood because of releases like Valimai and FIR. The rest of the year also has several promising movies lined up. We pick the top five.
Vijay and Nelson Dilipkumar's 'Beast'
Beast, starring "Thalapathy" Vijay and Pooja Hegde, is slated to release on April 14. Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the black comedy action-thriller was 2021's most-tweeted Indian movie hashtag, while the first-look post was the most-retweeted and liked post of the year, so the buzz is huge. It is touted as a hostage-based invasion thriller with an emotional subtext of the Indian Army.
Kamal Haasan and Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Vikram'
After 110 days of shoot, Kamal Haasan-led Vikram finally finished its filming schedule last week. The film marks his return to the silver screen after four years. Also starring Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil, the gangster drama has been directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Apparently, Haasan plays an ex-cop, Faasil will be seen as someone connected to the government, and Sethupathi is the main antagonist.
Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan'
Ponniyin Selvan is next on our list. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the film has a starry cast comprising Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (main antagonist), Trisha Krishnan, Vikram, Karthi, and "Jayam" Ravi, among others. AR Rahman is its music composer. Based on a fictional historical novel by the same name, the first installment of the magnum opus will hit the marquee on September 30 this year.
Vignesh Shivan's 'Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal'
The fourth entry is Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal. Starring Nayanthara, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Sethupathi, the rom-com has been directed by Nayanthara's partner Vignesh Shivan. This is Shivan's fourth directorial and will have Nayanthara as Kanmani, Ruth Prabhu as Khatija, and Sethupathi as RAMBO. Its teaser was dropped last week to a positive response. The film is set to be released on April 28.
Silambarasan TR's 'Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu'
Silambarasan TR or STR's Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu rounds up this list. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film has music by Rahman. This is the third collaborative project between Menon and STR after Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, co-starring Krishnan, and Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada, co-starring Manjima Mohan. Makers of Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu are reportedly eyeing a release on April 14 on Puthandu (Tamil New Year's Day).
