Arasan promo: Vetrimaaran goes back to the world of Vada Chennai, as Silambarasan wants Dhanush to play himself on screen

Acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran, known for Vada Chennai, is returning to the same cinematic universe with a new chapter titled Arasan. The film marks his first collaboration with actor Silambarasan (Simbu). A five-minute promo has been released, offering a glimpse into the film’s world and themes.

The promo opens on a self-aware note, featuring Silambarasan and director Nelson in conversation. In the scene, Silambarasan suggests that Nelson make a film about his life, insisting that only Dhanush should play his character. The exchange immediately sets up Arasan as a meta project with deep political undercurrents.

From the visuals, Silambarasan appears to play an aging gangster facing trial for three murders. The promo also shows a younger version of the character, sporting a funky hairstyle reminiscent of Dhanush’s look in Vada Chennai. It concludes with the line: “An untold tale from the world of Vada Chennai,” confirming its connection to Vetrimaaran’s earlier work. Interestingly, it’s also the seventh anniversary of the film today.