{
  "id": 8225863,
  "title": "Pa Ranjith’s Vettuvam is a sci-fi action film set across three eras, reveals first glimpse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/pa-ranjiths-vettuvam-is-a-sci-fi-action-film-set-across-three-eras",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:19:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/pa-ranjiths-vettuvam-is-a-sci-fi-action-film-set-across-three-eras-reveals-first-glimpse-10883652/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Director Pa Ranjith has revealed the first glimpse of his upcoming Tamil film Vettuvam, confirming it as a genre-blending action and sci-fi drama set across three different time periods. The project, set to release in December 2026, stars VR Dinesh, Arya, and Sobhita Dhulipala, and is being positioned as the director's first pan-India release. The film explores how the practices and conflicts of people from the past shape the present and future, with a central focus on Indra Vizha, a grand competition determining a position of leadership. The footage shows leaders from various groups clashing in traditional martial arts and combat disciplines, with a commitment to authenticity in their training. The cast includes VR Dinesh, Arya, Sobhita Dhulipala, and a deep supporting cast, while the technical team features cinematographer Roopesh Shaji, editor Selva RK, art director SS Murthi, and action choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "\"Vettuvam\" is a sci-fi action film directed by Pa Ranjith.",
    "Set across three eras, the film explores historical conflicts.",
    "Stars VR Dinesh, Arya, and Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2026 release."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}