Arun Vijay next directorial titled 'Irulan'; first-look poster out
Chennai, August 13
Actor Arun Vijay has teamed up with director M Muthaiah for an upcoming rural drama titled 'Irulan'. The makers have released the first-look motion poster of the film.
Arun Vijay shared the first-look motion poster of the film on Wednesday. The promo introduces Arun in a rustic look, promising a rural drama in quintessential Muthaiya fashion. The film also stars Mirnaa, Samuthirakani, and John Kokken in pivotal roles.
"Presenting the first look motion poster of my next titled 'IRULAN' for you'll," wrote Arun Vijay.
With music scored by Ghibran Vaibodha, the film has cinematography by Gopinath and editing by R Kalaivanan. Shanmugavel Pandian produces the film under the Nethaji Productions banner.
Arun Vijay was last seen in the 2025 action film 'Retta Thala'. The film is directed by Kris Thirukumaran, written by Logan and produced by Bobby Balachandran under his BTG Universal banner.
The movie starred Arun Vijay in a dual role alongside Siddhi Idnani, Tanya Ravichandran, Yogesh Samy, Hareesh Peradi, John Vijay and Balaji Murugadoss in supporting roles. It follows two identical men whose lives intersect through crime, deception, and shifting identities.
It was released in theatres last year.
As for M Muthaiah, the director's last work was Rambo. It starred Abhirami in the lead role. The story revolved around a ruthless education empire heir and a compassionate orphanage worker who clash when a woman reveals the heir's hidden past, leading to a violent confrontation.
It was released in October last year.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Muthaiah's combo with a mass hero like Arun Vijay could be a game-changer. 'Irulan' sounds intriguing — hope it has a strong story, not just punch dialogues. Also, Ghibran's music is always a plus!
Honestly, Arun Vijay deserves more commercial success. 'Retta Thala' had good moments but didn't click big. This rural drama with Muthaiah's track record might just be the comeback he needs. All the best to the team! 🙏
The rustic look suits him well! But I hope the film doesn't glorify violence like some rural dramas do. We need more meaningful content — hope Muthaiah balances entertainment with a good message. Mirnaa and Samuthirakani are great additions.
Muthaiah knows how to capture the Tamil rural landscape authentically. 'Rambo' was decent, but this pairing with Arun Vijay feels fresh. Also, Ghibran's background score in the poster itself gives goosebumps. Can't wait for the release! 🎬
Interesting title 'Irulan' — sounds like it has cultural depth. I've been following Arun Vijay's career; he's underrated. Hope this film gets a wider release internationally too. Wishing the team great success!
T We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.