Phenomenal actor Karthi, known for delivering engaging and impactful entertainers, is gearing up for the release of his latest project Vaa Vaathiyaar.
The film is set for a grand worldwide release on December 12, 2025. Given Karthi’s strong fanbase in the Telugu states, the makers are planning a simultaneous Telugu release under the title “Annagaru Vostaru.”
After impressing audiences with the teaser and trailer, the team held a lavish pre-release event today in Hyderabad.
Blockbuster directors Vikram Kumar, Venky Kudumula, Deva Katta, Shiva Nirvana, Bobby, and actor Sundeep Kishan attended the event and extended their best wishes.
But it was Karthi’s heartfelt speech that captured everyone’s attention.
He said, “We love our heroes, and sometimes that admiration turns into devotion. That is the concept of this film. As Krithi mentioned, the director made this film as a tribute to the mass commercial cinema of the 70s and 80s. This story needed a superhero-like hero.”
He continued, “Why should superheroes only be Batman or Superman? In our culture, we already had NTR and MGR—icons who transformed cinema, politics, and society. We accept anything our heroes do on screen because they are our demigods. When they do something meaningful for society within a commercial film, it becomes even more special. NTR and MGR rose from humble beginnings and became legends—they are our superheroes. This film imagines what it would be like if such heroes emerged again.”
Speaking about the director, Karthi said, “This is Nalan Kumarasamy’s film after eight years, and I can see how much Telugu directors admire him. The story is set in a fictional world. It was a privilege to play such a grand role. It’s a challenging film, and taking up such challenges pushes us to the next level. I believe I have performed well, and I am sure you will love the film. It is very hard to make a movie like this again. I want to bring only fresh and unique films to you. When Satyam Sundaram released, Telugu audiences and the media celebrated it—and now we are bringing another unique film. I feel lucky that such scripts come to me.”
Directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy, the film blends action, romance, and comedy. It is produced by KE Gnanavel Raja under the Studio Green banner. Krithi Shetty plays the female lead, while Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Anandaraj, Shilpa Manjunath, Karunakaran, GM Sundar, Vadivukarasi, and Madhur Mittal are among those in key roles.