Director Mani Ratnam’s upcoming romantic drama ‘Inji Vellam’, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi, is set to release in theatres on January 29, 2027. The makers confirmed the release date on social media by unveiling a new motion poster featuring the lead actors.
About the Mani Ratman film
The promotional video shows Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi as a couple and parents to two girls. It appears to trace their relationship from their dating days to married life, hinting at a story about love and changing relationships.Apart from Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi, the film features Chaitra J Achar in a key role. Mani Ratnam has also written the film apart from directing. The film appears to be about contemporary relationships, a theme the filmmaker has previously explored in romantic dramas such as ‘Mouna Ragam’, ‘Alai Payuthey’ and ‘OK Kanmani’.AR Rahman is composing the music and background score. Avik Mukhopadhyay is handling cinematography, while Sreekar Prasad is the editor.The film is currently in the production stage with details about the film’s plot and characters are yet to be revealed.
Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming films
Apart from Vijay Sethupathi ‘Inji Vellam’, has multiple films in his pipeline. He will next headline ‘Train’, directed by Mysskin, which is scheduled to release on December 4, 2026. The actor will also share screen space with Malavika Mohanan and Raj B Shetty in ‘Pocket Novel’, which is slated for a January 14, 2027 release, coinciding with the Pongal and Sankranti festivities.Additionally, he will headline Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road’, co-starring Tabu and Samyuktha. The film is reportedly targeting a February 2027 release, although the date has not been officially confirmed.On the other hand, Sai Pallavi recently portrayed Sita in ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, the mythological epic starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.
Sai Pallavi’s upcoming films after ‘Ramayana’
She will next appear alongside Dhanush, Mammootty and Sreeleela in the action drama ‘OM: Chapter 1’. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film is scheduled to release on November 20, 2026.Mani Ratnam’s last film remains the Kamal Haasan starrer ‘Thug Life’ released in 2025.
