Petta second look: Superstar Rajinikanth looks young and dashing

Petta second look: Sun Pictures on Thursday unveiled the second look of Rajinikanth starrer Petta. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Petta also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Simran and Trisha among others.

Petta second look: Rajinikanth’s Petta is helmed by Karthik Subbaraj.

Sun Pictures on Thursday unveiled the second look of Rajinikanth from his upcoming film Petta. Dressed in a traditional attire, the 67-year-old superstar looks half his age in the second poster. He also sports a striking handlebar moustache.

Sharing the photo, Sun Pictures wrote, “#PettaSecondLook @rajinikanth @karthiksubbaraj @anirudhofficial @DOP_Tirru @sureshsrajan @PeterHeinOffl @vivekharshan @VijaySethuOffl @Nawazuddin_S @SimranbaggaOffc @trishtrashers”

#PettaSecondLook @rajinikanth @karthiksubbaraj @anirudhofficial @DOP_Tirru @sureshsrajan @PeterHeinOffl @vivekharshan @VijaySethuOffl @Nawazuddin_S @SimranbaggaOffc @trishtrashers pic.twitter.com/60Td9XWPmS

— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) October 4, 2018

Petta is young filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj’s maiden directorial venture with Rajinikanth. He has been shooting the film at a breakneck speed in various parts of the country. After shooting some portions in Lucknow, the film crew has moved to Varanasi for a month-long schedule. According to reports, director-actor Sasikumar shot for his cameo role during the Varanasi schedule.

Petta has a sprawling star cast handpicked from the Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam film industries. Actors Simran, Trisha, Malavika Mohanan, Megha Akash and Bobby Simha will be seen sharing the screen space with Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth. Bollywood’s seasoned actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will make his debut in Tamil with Petta. Vijay Sethupathi will also be seen in an important role. Composer Anirudh Ravichander is scoring the music for the upcoming film.

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The industry buzz is that the filmmakers are aiming to release the film for Pongal in January next year. The rumors also have it that Rajinikanth has given his nod to star in director AR Murugadoss’ next film. An official confirmation, however, is awaited.

Rajinikanth, meanwhile, is waiting for his mega-budget sci-fi film 2.0, which is set to hit the screens on November 29.

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