After Blockbuster Jailer Rajinikanth joins with "Jai Bhim" director T. J. Gnanavel. Vettaiyan film story talks about encounter issues. First time Amitabh Bachchan acted in Tamil film.
This film produced by Subaskaran's Lyca Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth in the titular role, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan and Abhirami.