Fresh off the emerging success of 2.0, Rajinikanth returns to his massy roots with his upcoming movie, Petta. It is not that 2.0 wasn't massy, but it wasn't the kind of fan-appealing roles on which Rajinikanth has built his legacy. Petta is just that, it brings back Thalaiva's swashbuckling persona, aided by the brilliance of the maverick talented young film-maker Karthik Subbaraj. Known for making cult classics like Pizza, Jigarthanda and Iraivi, this is the first time Karthik is directing Thalaiva. Nawazuddin Siddiqui Joins Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi's Petta and Fans Are Going Crazy Over This Deadly Combo! (View Pic)

Petta features an enviable supporting cast featuring some really talented actors, So we have Nawazuddin Siddiqui making his Tamil debut with the film. There is also the scene-stealing Vijay Sethupathi who is the director's favourite actor. Trisha Krishnan and Simran Bagga are the female leads. M Sasikumar, Bobby Simha, Guru Somasundaram and J Mahendran are also a part of the cast. Petta Song Marana Mass: Anirudh Ravichander Belts An Instant Chartbuster For Rajinikanth That Lives Up To Its Name - Watch Video.

The first teaser, unsurprisingly unveiled on the 68th birthday of the superstar. As expected, it is a celebration of the superstar's charisma. Also how young is Rajinikanth looking here? The video is definitely a whistle-worthy one and we are sure that the fans will be bowled over by his signature walk. The teaser promises us a high-on-energy trailer and film and we cannot wait to see the introduction of other characters.

Watch the teaser of Petta here -

We already have got the lyrical videos of two songs from Petta, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and both have gone viral within seconds, Seeing such a hype for the film, there is no doubt that the team has a winner here. Petta is aiming for a Pongal release.

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