Inji Vellam: Maniratnam’s next with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi gets release date

Maniratnam’s upcoming directorial, Inji Vellam, has officially locked its theatrical release date. The romantic drama, featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles, is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on January 29, 2027. The announcement has added to the anticipation surrounding the project, which brings together an exciting combination of talent.

Inji Vellam marks Maniratnam’s return to the romance genre. The filmmaker has written the story and is producing the project under his Madras Talkies banner, alongside Siva Ananth. Subaskaran is also backing the film through Lyca Productions, continuing his association with Maniratnam following Thug Life.

The film also marks another collaboration between Maniratnam and composer AR Rahman. This will be their 19th project together, continuing a creative partnership that has delivered several memorable musical albums over the years. The technical crew includes cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay, editor Sreekar Prasad, art director Sharmishta Roy and action choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan.

Although the makers have kept the storyline under wraps, the combination of Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi has generated considerable curiosity. The film’s first-look material had earlier offered glimpses of the lead pair in a romantic setting, hinting at the emotional tone of the narrative.

Meanwhile, Netflix has acquired the film’s digital streaming rights, while Sony Music has secured the audio rights. With Mani Ratnam returning to romance and reuniting with AR Rahman, Inji Vellam is shaping up to be one of the notable Tamil releases to look forward to in January 2027.