'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' teaser: Suriya looks fierce; promises high-voltage actioner
What's the story
Ahead of the grand premiere of Suriya's upcoming rural drama Etharkkum Thunindhavan, makers have released the film's first teaser on Friday.
Sun Pictures, which is bankrolling the project, dropped the promo clip, amping up our expectations.
The makers have also announced the film will be released on March 10.
The power-packed drama has been written and directed by popular filmmaker Pandiraj.
Context
Why does this story matter?
Suriya's last theatrical outing was Kaappaan, which hit the cinema halls in 2019. And, his most recent films Soorarai Pottru (2020) and Jai Bhim (2021) were direct OTT releases.
So, it has been more than two years since we saw the actor on the big screen.
And, ever since Etharkkum Thunindhavan was announced, Suriya's fans have been eagerly waiting for the film's release.
Observation
High-octane action sequences backed by powerful background music
The 1:07-minute-long clip opens with a bird's-eye-view shot of a highway where several cars are seen.
Then, we see a montage of multiple high-octane action sequences featuring Suriya.
The teaser's first half only shows silhouettes and rear views of the Singam star, and he makes a full-fledged entry toward the end.
The enthralling background music by D Imman further elevates the teaser's intensity.
Anticipation
Suriya turns messiah; packs a punch
The teaser suggests that the film will be a revenge drama and shows the leading man hunting down all of his opponents single-handedly.
Toward the end of the clip, Suriya packs a punch saying, "Those who are with me should never be afraid. No one can harm us".
The teaser ends with a note saying that the film will be released on March 10.
Updates
Suriya has Vetrimaaran's 'Vaadivaasal' in the pipeline
Etharkkum Thunindhavan has Priyanka Mohan as the leading lady, while Sathyaraj and Saranya Ponvannan will be seen in pivotal roles. Vinay Rai will play the main antagonist.
Besides this, the Jai Bhim actor has a couple of other films in different stages of making.
He has a film with director Bala that will soon start shooting. He also has Vaadivaasal with ace filmmaker Vetrimaaran.