It is very rare for directorial debuts to become widely heralded, or even garner major critical acclaim. However, when they do achieve that, the feat cements them as one of the names whose work to look forward to in the future.
One such name that gathered widespread critical and fan acclaim for his directorial debut is Tamil film director, screenwriter, lyricist, and author Mari Selvaraj. He made his debut with ‘Pariyerum Perumal’, a romantic drama, which opened to highly positive reviews and went on to receive numerous awards and accolades.
Selvaraj’s next title has been widely anticipated by fans and critics alike. ‘Vaazhai’, an upcoming drama stars Priyanka, Dhivya Dhuraisamy, Nikhila Vimal, and Kalaiyarasan in leading roles. Recently, the makers of the film released the first single from the film’s album, Thenkizhakku, along with unveiling the release date of the movie.
Made under the banners of Disney+ Hotstar, Navvi Studios, and Farmer’s Master Plan Production, the movie will be released by Red Giant Movies in theatres across the country on August 23! Moreover, due to its association with the streaming platform, it is safe to assume that the film will stream on Disney+ Hotstar, post its theatrical release. Although, no official confirmation for the same has been made public.
Next up for Selvaraj is also a sports film based on Kabbadi, and starring Dhruv Vikram in the lead.