The makers have also roped in some new star additions for the film, such as Gautham Karthik, Aishwarya Lekshmi and Malayalam star actor Joju George.

Kamal Haasan steps into the shoes of Rangaraya Sakthivel Nayakar from Kayalpattinam, a character etched with destiny as a criminal, thug, and Yakuza.

The actress, who is tight-lipped about her role in the film, expressed her pride and excitement to be a part of the project.

This is not the first time Kamal Haasan has displayed his mastery of dialogue delivery in reverse motion.

Accompanied by a tantalizing poster featuring Kamal Haasan with a covered face and eyes ablaze with mystery, the intrigue only deepened.

The video takes viewers on a nostalgic journey, from the iconic 'Nayagan' in 1987 to the upcoming venture in 2023, capturing the essence of the journey in between.

Adding musical brilliance to the mix is none other than the celebrated maestro, AR Rahman, whose previous collaborations with Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam have resulted in timeless hits.

The music is composed by none other than the Oscar-winning maestro AR Rahman, who has collaborated with both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam in several hit films.

The festival will also feature screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions and cultural events from August 11 to 20th 2023.

He was recently seen as a chief guest at the audio launch of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’, where he praised the director and the cast of the film.