Mani Ratnam's Inji Vellam set for release on January 29, 2027
The romantic drama starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi will hit theatres worldwide following a new motion poster unveiling.
Director Mani Ratnam's upcoming romantic drama Inji Vellam is scheduled to release in theatres on January 29, 2027, according to reports from The Times of India and The Indian Express. The makers confirmed the date on Wednesday, November 11, by unveiling a new motion poster.
The promotional video features lead actors Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi as a couple and parents to two girls. The film, which Mani Ratnam has also written, appears to trace a relationship from dating through married life. Chaitra J Achar is also part of the cast in a key role.
The production is being bankrolled by Subaskaran, Mani Ratnam, and Siva Ananth under the Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies banners. AR Rahman is composing the music and background score, marking the director's 19th collaboration with the composer. The technical team includes cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay, editor Sreekar Prasad, art director Sharmishta Roy, and action choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan.
This film marks a return to the romance genre for Mani Ratnam. Vijay Sethupathi is slated to appear in Train on December 4, 2026, and Pocket Novel on January 14, 2027. Sai Pallavi will next appear in the action drama OM: Chapter 1, scheduled for release on November 20, 2026.