Krithi Shetty's first Tamil film, Vaa Vaathiyaar, is finally hitting theaters on January 14, 2026, as a Pongal gift for Tamil cinema audiences. The film, starring Karthi, has faced numerous delays due to legal and financial issues. Krithi made a grand debut in Tollywood with Uppena, but her subsequent films failed to achieve big stardom. She's now pinning her hopes on Kollywood, and Vaa Vaathiyaar could be her breakthrough.
The film's release date was officially announced on social media, with the team writing, "Vaathiyaar Varaar. VaaVaathiyaar. All set for a grand release on January 14". Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, Vaa Vaathiyaar is an action-comedy with a sharp social edge, featuring Karthi as a corrupt police officer who adopts an MGR-inspired alter ego to fight crime.
Krithi Shetty plays the female lead opposite Karthi, and the film boasts an impressive cast, including Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, and Anandaraj. With music by Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by George C Williams, Vaa Vaathiyaar promises to be a visual treat. Will Krithi Shetty finally achieve success in Tamil cinema? The wait is almost over.
The film's success could pave the way for more opportunities in the Tamil film industry. Krithi Shetty's fans are eagerly awaiting her debut, and Vaa Vaathiyaar's Pongal release is expected to generate significant buzz.
Karthi's next project is Sardar 2, directed by PS Mithran, alongside SJ Suryah and Malavika Mohanan. He's also working on Marshal with Kalyani Priyadarshan and has HIT: The Fourth Case lined up.