Tamil Star Karthi will be next seen in Sulthan – an out-and-out mass entertainer with a rural backdrop. The story is set in a village that looks down on a gang of goons but they end up on the right side with the protagonist – Karthi being on their side. The conflict arises when an outsider enters bringing problems for them and the village.
The teaser looks impressive with good action sequences and a fine background score. Normally, films like these do not appeal to the OTT platforms. But no one would take that risk especially after what the actor did with his Khaidi. The movie has got a sensational reception in the OTT space.
Sulthan will hit the screens on April 2nd in Telugu and Tamil simultaneously. The fact that it will have Digital rights bundled for both versions will make it a rosy deal. However, the movie will face tough competition in the theaters as it faces competition from biggies in both languages. Bakkiyaraj Kannan directs the movie in which Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead. She is seen as a village belle, a role which may be a precursor to her role in the Telugu film, Pushpa starring Allu Arjun.