The Kollywood megastar Rajinikanth is all set to return to the big screen with his new film, Lal Salaam. The movie is directed by his daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, who has joined hands with blockbuster production house Lyca Productions.
The film is going to be Aishwarya’s first as a director after the 2012 romantic thriller “3,” the 2015 black comedy film “Vai Raaja Vai,” and the 2017 documentary film “Cinema Veeran.” Lal Salaam is her most ambitious project to date, and recently the trailer for the movie was unveiled, which has created excitement among the fans.
Lal Salaam Release Date
Aishwarya Rajnikanth directed Lal Salaam will be released in cinemas worldwide on February 9, 2024. The film revolves around the sport of cricket. Marking megastar Rajinikanth’s third collaboration with Lyca Productions after 2.0 and Darbar, the film features music maestro and National Award-winning musician A.R. Rahman composing the music of the film.
Lal Salaam Star Cast
Lal Salaam stars actors Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth Santhosh in the lead roles. While Vishnu has recently announced his film Gatta Kusthi, Vikranth, who was last seen in the 2019 film Bakrid, is currently filming for his upcoming film Deepawali Bonus.
Apart from the lead actor duo, Lal Salaam will also feature the iconic star Rajinikanth in an extended cameo and mark his first collaboration with his elder daughter Aishwarya. However, the veteran actor had earlier worked with his second daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth, in her 3D action film Kochadaiiyaan, released in 2014.
The film’s technical team includes Lyca Productions’ Head of Operation G.K.M. Tami Kumaran, followed by Vishnu Rangasamy as cinematographer, B. Pravin Baaskar as editor, Ramu Thangaraj as the in-charge of art direction, and Poornima Ramsamy as costume designer.
Lal Salaam First Look
The film was announced by the Lyca Productions banner on November 5, 2022, with the title “Lal Salaam” and a poster that showcased a cricket helmet with so much chaos and riot-like situations in the background. The poster has raised the inquisitiveness of fans regarding the film, and it looks like a unique and intense sports drama.
Lal Salaam Trailer
Lal Salaam FAQs
A. Lal Salaam will be released in theatres on February 9, 2024.
A. The movie is directed by Rajnikanth’s daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth.
A. If reports are to be believed, the budget of Lal Salaam is close to Rs. 50 crore.
A. Lal Salaam stars actors Rajnikanth, Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth Santhosh in the lead roles