Mani Ratnam romantic drama Inji Vellam to release in January 2027
The film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi was shot in Kolkata and is described as a soulful romantic drama.
The makers of the romantic drama Inji Vellam announced on Wednesday that the film will be released in theatres on January 29, 2027. According to The Telegraph India, the production banner Madras Talkies shared the release date on X alongside a motion-graphic poster.
The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi, who are reportedly featured as a married couple and parents to two daughters. While the specific plot remains undisclosed, the project is described as an emotionally deep, mature, and soulful romantic drama.
The movie was shot in Kolkata in July earlier this year. A 35-second teaser previously showcased the city's streets, local trains, and cultural landscape, including locations such as Howrah Bridge and Jagannath Ghat.
Director Mani Ratnam is collaborating with cinematographer Aveek Mukhopadhyay, editor A. Sreekar Prasad, and costume designer Eka Lakhani for this project. Sharmishtha Roy is serving as the production designer.
Vijay Sethupathi was last seen in Baththa, while Sai Pallavi stars in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One, which is currently running in theatres worldwide.