After much uncertainty, the release date of the Telugu version of 'Mersal' is final. 'Adirindhi' will hit the screens on Oct 27 (certified with UA), clashing with Ram's 'Vunnadi Okate Zindagi'. Directed by Atlee, the is a blockbuster in Tamil.

Producer Sharrath Marar is planning a grand release in the Telugu States. Penned by K Vijayendra Prasad, its story is inspired by Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Vichithra Sodarulu'. Vijay is playing three roles, while Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal and Nithya Menon are the heroines.

The film also has a message regarding why doctors should treat poor patients for free. "The scene where the hero outrages over hospitals reflects the reality. It's true that corporate doctors are commercial. How can the common man, who is burdened with unaffordable healthcare, survive this? If you go to them with a headache, they extract thousands by putting you through 20 tests," Vijayendra Prasad recently said.

When Shankar made 'Gentleman' to speak out against the exploitative educational system that leaves the meritorious in the lurch, people loved it because it reflected the reality.

Music-directed by AR Rahman, it has the cinematography by GK Vishnu. SJ Suryah will be seen in a key role after 'SPYder'.