'Lal Salaam' teaser out: Rajinikanth cameo promises explosive cinematic outing
What's the story
Thalaiva fans, assemble!
Lyca Productions—the company backing the highly-anticipated Tamil film Lal Salaam—released a powerful teaser on Sunday.
Helmed by Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, it features Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in the lead roles.
Promising a stellar Rajinikanth cameo, Lal Salaam is set for a grand release on the occasion of Pongal in January.
Notably, it marks the first collaboration between Rajinikanth and his daughter, Aishwaryaa.
Teaser breakdown
Teaser: Rajinikanth steals show in this sports-crime drama
The teaser clip begins with what seems to be a cricket match but quickly turns into an intense gang rivalry amid communal tensions.
What steals the show is Rajinikanth's entry as Moideen bhai in an action-packed avatar.
In an awe-inspiring display of his signature slow-motion style, the actor skillfully dispatches the goons with weapons, setting the stage for a thrilling and action-packed spectacle.
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Wishing you a Happy Deepavali 🪔 Proudly presenting the power packed intense TEASER of #LalSalaam 🫡 to double your celebrations 💥
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Plot
What teaser reveals about 'Lal Salaam'
The teaser shows an intense India-Pakistan-style cricket match set in a village, symbolizing a communal war-like scenario.
Vikranth and Vishal emerge as passionate cricketers representing opposing sides.
At this moment, the clip introduces superstar Rajinikanth, who deals with wrongdoers, emphasizing that religion should not interfere with sports.
Rajinikanth's character, Moideen bhai, also advocates against injecting the poison of communalism into the minds of youngsters.
Comeback
Aishwaryaa makes comeback with 'Lal Salaam'
Making a noteworthy comeback to feature film direction after a decade, Aishwaryaa is set to captivate audiences with Lal Salaam.
Her last such directorial venture was Vai Raja Vai (2013), starring Gautham Karthik and Priya Anand.
She also ventured into documentary filmmaking with Cinema Veeran, released in 2017.
Notably, Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies secured the theatrical rights for the forthcoming film.
Box office clash
'Lal Salaam' to clash with Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan'
Lal Salaam is gearing up for a theatrical clash with Sivakarthikeyan's long-delayed sci-fi venture, Ayalaan.
Interestingly, Sivakarthikeyan previously rescheduled the release date of his film, Maaveeran, to avoid a clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer in August.
However, since Rajinikanth only has an extended cameo in Lal Salaam, Ayalaan might proceed with its January release as initially planned, setting the stage for an intriguing box-office showdown.
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