Velaikkaran: Five reasons to watch Sivakarthikeyan, Fahadh Faasil and Nayanthara starrer

Kollywood's boy-next-door Sivakarthikeyan is back this week with his biggest film yet. Directed by Mohan Raja, the film features Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, Sneha and RJ Balaji among others. The film will also mark Fahadh's Kollywood debut. The buzz around the movie is tangible as all artistes involved are coming after successful projects. For Mohan Raja, Velaikkaran follows Thani Oruvan. For Sivakarthikeyan, it is Remo and Aramm for Nayanthara. The movie also features the successful Anirudh Ravichander-Sivakarthikeyan combination. Here are five reasons why you should catch this movie.

Sivakarthikeyan's serious role yet: Known for his happy-go-lucky roles, Velaikkaran has Sivakarthikeyan in his most serious avatar yet. The film is also the biggest film in his career. As Arivu, the actor has confessed that the movie explored him emotionally more than his other ventures. Sivakarthikeyan has also confessed that he would stop acting in commercials.

Fahadh Faasil's debut: Quite a name in Malayalam, Fahadh Faasil is making his debut in Tamil with Velaikkaran. Unlike Nivin Pauly and Dulquer Salmaan, the actor has chosen to debut in a script that won't have him as a hero. Known for his powerhouse performances, the actor's role in the movie is something that we should definitely watch out for.

Lady Superstar Nayanthara: Fresh from the success of Aramm, lady superstar Nayanthara is back on the big screen with Velaikkaran. The actress has been paired opposite Sivakarthikeyan for the first time. Now known for her performance-oriented roles, will Velaikkaran have her in a role that goes beyond the normal commercial heroine?

Anirudh Ravichander: Right from 3, the Anirudh-Sivakarthikeyan combination has been quite unique. The duo has worked together in 5 movies -- 3, Ethir Neechal, Maan Karate, Kaaki Sattai, Remo and now Velaikkaran. All the albums have been massive hits, including Velaikkaran's album as well.

Mohan Raja: Mohan Raja's films have predominantly had his brother Jayam Ravi as the protagonist. After choosing Vijay for Velayudham, the director has now chosen Sivakarthikeyan for Velaikkaran. Also, the director's previous film Thani Oruvan with his brother Jayam Ravi was a massive hit. Does he have another blockbuster for us? We will have to wait and see.