Silambarasan TR stars as Daas in Vetrimaaran's new gangster film Arasan

New Promo Released

The makers of Vetrimaaran's upcoming gangster drama Arasan released a new promo on Sunday. The video introduces Silambarasan TR as his character named Daas. The glimpse shows Simbu in intense action sequences, including scenes where he wields a sickle. This visual style matches the world of Vetrimaaran's 2018 film Vada Chennai, as Arasan is set in the same universe. Fans responded positively to seeing Simbu in this raw and grounded style of filmmaking.

Music Questions

The new promo also sparked online discussions regarding the film's music. Anirudh Ravichander was earlier announced as the music director when the project launched. His name appeared on all previous promotional material, such as a promo released last year and a behind-the-scenes video earlier this year. However, the track in this latest glimpse was composed by Thejas Krishna, who goes by the professional name 808Krshna. Viewers questioned the absence of Anirudh's music, while some criticised the new track itself. Others wondered if the song is just a promotional piece and not part of the final movie soundtrack. The makers have not yet issued any statement to clarify the change or confirm if Anirudh remains the composer.

Cast and Crew

Arasan is directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Kalaippuli S Thanu under the banner V Creations. The film stars Silambarasan TR as Daas along with Vijay Sethupathi. The rest of the cast includes Priyanka Mohan, Yogi Babu, and Yogalakshmi. The technical crew features cinematographer R Velraj, editor R Ramar, art director Jacki, and stunt choreographer Peter Hein.

Context

Film promos often feature promotional tracks or temporary scores that differ from the final theatrical soundtrack. When a high-profile composer like Anirudh Ravichander is attached to a project early on, any shift in promotional music quickly draws attention and fan queries online.