Rajinikanth's
latest
film
Annaatthe
has
started
its
theatrical
journey
on
a
positive
note.
Though
it
received
mixed
response
from
the
critics,
the
public
holiday
on
the
festive
occasion
of
Diwali
and
the
star-studded
cast
helped
the
film
pull
in
the
crowd
to
the
cinema
halls.
The
rural
drama's
storyline
and
narration
were
a
big
letdown,
however,
Rajinikanth's
swag
and
comical
sequences
with
other
actors
helped
the
film
elevate
itself.
Talking
about
business,
Annaatthe
has
reportedly
grossed
a
collection
between
Rs
34.92
crore
from
Tamil
Nadu
on
its
opening
day.
As
per
film
analyst
Ramesh
Bala,
the
film
has
acquired
$1.5
million
(Rs
11.25
crore)
across
all
first
shows
overseas
excluding
the
UK
and
Europe.
With
the
massive
collection
report
going
viral
on
social
media,
looks
like
the
film
has
kept
the
cash
register
ringing
both
in
India
and
overseas.
Written
and
directed
by
Siva,
the
film
features
Keerthy
Suresh
and
Nayanthara
in
the
lead
roles.
Keerthy
plays
the
role
of
Rajinikanth's
sister,
while
Nayanthara
is
seen
as
his
lady
love.
The
Superstar
essays
a
village
president
Kalaiyan
whose
world
revolves
around
his
sister
Meenakshi.
As
she
gets
married
and
shifts
to
Kolkata
with
her
husband,
she
faces
unforeseen
snags.
How
Kalaiyan
helps
her
come
out
of
the
daunting
situation
forms
the
crux
of
the
story.
The
biggie
has
been
backed
by
Kalanithi
Maran
of
Sun
Pictures,
the
production
house
which
is
also
bankrolling
films
like
Beast,
Etharkkum
Thunindhavan
and
Thiruchitrambalam.
Annaatthe
marks
director
Siva's
first
collaboration
with
Rajini.
The
film
was
officially
announced
in
October
2019,
however,
the
shooting
and
post-production
were
delayed
owing
to
the
pandemic
situation
and
Rajini's
health
issue
during
December
2020,
post
which
he
even
cancelled
his
political
plans.
Also
starring
Kushboo
Sundar,
Meena
Sagar,
Jagapathi
Babu,
Prakash
Raj,
Abhimanyu
Singh,
Soori,
Bala,
Vela
Ramamoorthy,
Livingston,
Pandiarajan,
Sathish
and
Sathyan,
the
film's
technical
team
include
DOP
Vetri,
music
composer
D
Imman
and
editor
Ruben.
Annaatthe
released
on
November
4
coinciding
with
Diwali.