Just two weeks after its theatrical release on January 14, Vaa Vaathiyaar (released in Telugu as Annagaru Vostaru) is set to make its digital debut.
The film will begin streaming on Prime Video from January 28, reaching audiences in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. The action comedy will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Headlined by Karthi and Krithi Shetty, Vaa Vaathiyaar is a Tamil action comedy that draws inspiration from the legacy of legendary actor and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran (MGR).
The film boasts a strong supporting cast including Sathyaraj, Raj Kiran, Anandraj, Shilpa Manjunath, Karunakaran, G M Sundar, Ramesh Thilak, Nivas Adithan, Vadivukkarasi, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Thenappan P. L.
The story revolves around a die-hard MGR fan who raises his grandson Ramu, played by Karthi, firmly believing the boy shares a special bond with the iconic star.
As Ramu grows up to become a cheerful and fearless police officer, a series of unexpected events threaten his grandfather’s life, compelling him to shoulder responsibilities that push him toward an emotional and personal transformation.
The film is directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, marking his return to direction after nearly a decade. His previous outing was the 2016 romantic comedy Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, while he made his directorial debut with the cult black comedy Soodhu Kavvum in 2013.
With Vaa Vaathiyaar, Nalan blends humour, emotion, and nostalgia-driven storytelling.
Despite being made on a reported budget of around â¹40 crore, Vaa Vaathiyaar failed to find traction at the box office and managed to collect only about â¹10 crore worldwide during its theatrical run.
The film’s early arrival on OTT reflects the underwhelming theatrical performance.
Backed by energetic music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, the film offers a mix of adventure and comedy aimed at family audiences.
Vaa Vaathiyaar was produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under the Studio Green banner and now looks to find a wider audience through its digital release.