Mani Ratnam’s Inji Vellam locks January 29, 2027 release

Mani Ratnam has a date locked for his return to romance. Inji Vellam, his new film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi, will open in cinemas worldwide on January 29, 2027.

The announcement was made by Lyca Productions on November 11, 2026, and it immediately puts the film on the list of early Tamil titles to watch in the new year.

A love story with a heavyweight team

Mani Ratnam has written the story and is producing under his Madras Talkies banner with Siva Ananth. Lyca Productions, led by Subaskaran, is backing the film, continuing the relationship between the filmmaker and the banner after Thug Life.

The pairing of Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi is the main draw. The makers are keeping the plot under wraps, but the first-look material has already hinted at a tender, emotional romance rather than a high-action spectacle.

The crew behind Inji Vellam

The technical team is a reminder of why this film matters to music and craft lovers:

• Music: AR Rahman, in his 19th collaboration with Mani Ratnam
• Cinematography: Avik Mukhopadhyay
• Editing: Sreekar Prasad
• Art direction: Sharmishta Roy
• Action choreography: Dhilip Subbarayan

For fans of Mani Ratnam’s love stories, the Rahman-Mani Ratnam reunion is often the first promise of an album worth waiting for. Their partnership has defined some of Indian cinema’s most durable soundtracks.

Where the film will live after theatres

Netflix has picked up the digital streaming rights, while Sony Music has secured the audio rights. That means the music will get a formal label push, and after the theatrical window, the film is expected to make its way to Netflix.

For Hindi film fans, the release is also a reminder of how easily Tamil cinema now travels. Both Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi have built audiences far beyond their home industry, which makes Inji Vellam a pan-Indian date rather than a purely regional one.

For now, the one action is simple: mark January 29, 2027. The first-look material can give you a feel for the tone, and the soundtrack updates will likely be worth following as the date approaches.

Source: Only Kollywood