Sun Pictures on Tuesday announced that Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Annaathe' (the Telugu version's title is yet to be finalized) will release for Pongal next year. A video of the title and the release announcement with a catchy background score has also come as a bonus.

The massy film, directed by Siruthai Siva, is Rajini's immediate next after 'Durbar' this year. With music score by D Imman, the film sees the legendary actor in the role of a villager for the first time in many years.

The film's ensemble cast includes Khusbhu, Meena, Keerthy Suresh, Siddharth, Prakash Raj, and Soori. Major portions of the film have been shot in Hyderabad before the coronavirus pandemic put a halt.

The remaining portions of 'Annaathe' will be shot as soon as normalcy returns and there are about seven full months to meet the Pongal deadline.