Va Vaathiyar, starring Karthi in the lead, was released in theaters on January 14, 2026, coinciding with Pongal this year. As the action-comedy film hits the silver screens, let’s take a look at what netizens have to say about the film.
Va Vaathiyar Twitter Review
A user on his Users say that Karthi appears in a never seen before avatar and the first half is solid, especially the interval sequence. The user also notes that Santhosh Narayanan’s background score is at its best.
Another netizen says that Va Vaathiyar is Karthi’s one-man show and he literally carries the film on his shoulders. Netizens say that Karthi’s Vaathiyar transformation and mannerisms in the second part are brilliant, and call it an extraordinary performance. The user said that Karthi is fantastic as MGR and his MGR mannerisms and transformation are impressive.
Va Vaathiyar is an action-comedy film starring Karthi in the lead role. Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, the film tells the story of DSP Rameswaran, a corrupt police officer who lives a life contrary to his grandfather’s wishes to adopt the integrity and values ​​of the late MGR, as the grandfather considers his grandson to be the reincarnation of MGR.
As a horrific crime unfolds in his life, Rameswaran’s journey takes an unexpected turn when he adopts an alter ego inspired by MGR to fight corruption and injustice. The film explores what happens when he fights crime using this unconventional identity and almost superhero-like abilities.
Along with Karthi in the lead role, the film stars Kriti Shetty, Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Nizhalgal Ravi, Anandraj, Shilpa Manjunath, Karunakaran and many others in lead roles.
The film’s music and background score is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography by George C. Williams, while Vetre Krishnan serves as editor.
karthi’s upcoming movies
Karthi is next expected to be seen in the lead role in Sardaar 2, the sequel to the 2022 action thriller Sardaar. Apart from this, the actor is also involved in the production of his upcoming film Marshall.
