Pa. Ranjith Announces Pan-India Film 'Vettuvam' Featuring Mallakhamba Sport
Tamil filmmaker Pa. Ranjith has announced his new pan-India film, Vettuvam, which centers on the traditional Indian sport Mallakhamba. The film features actors Arya, Sobhita Dhulipala, and others undergoing intensive training in this ancient pole sport. Vettuvam blends action, sci-fi, and environmental themes, exploring a dystopian world where a competition in Mallakhamba determines power and survival amid a land conflict. The film will release in multiple Indian languages and aims to offer a unique cinematic experience.
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indiatoday broke this story on 17 Sept, 06:39 am. Other outlets followed.