Karthi's 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' gets U/A certificate; release date confirmed
What's the story
The upcoming Tamil film Vaa Vaathiyaar, starring Karthi and Krithi Shetty, has been awarded a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The movie is directed by Nalan Kumarasamy and will hit theaters on Friday, December 12. The news was shared by the makers on social media with a poster confirming the certification.
Film details
'Vaa Vaathiyaar' features Karthi as a cop
In Vaa Vaathiyaar, Karthi plays a police officer in an action-packed avatar. Shetty, who is making her Tamil debut with this film, plays the role of a "gypsy spirit reader." The cast also includes Karunakaran as Karthi's subordinate and Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Anand Raj, Shilpa Manjunath, G.M. Sundar among others in supporting roles.
Twitter Post
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Certified "U"ltimate "A"ura 🏇💥
— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) December 10, 2025
U/A 7+ Certified - @Karthi_Offl’s #VaaVaathiyaar is all set for December 12
A#NalanKumarasamy Entertainer
A @Music_Santhosh Musical#VaaVaathiyaarOnDec12#VaathiyaarVaraar@VaaVaathiyaar#StudioGreen@gnanavelraja007@IamKrithiShetty… pic.twitter.com/2YUJ51qSTE
Trailer insights
'Vaa Vaathiyaar' trailer hints at political conspiracy
The recently released trailer of Vaa Vaathiyaar gives a glimpse into Karthi's character, who gets caught in a political conspiracy. The 2-minute and 20-second-long clip shows him riding a horse or wielding a whip, adding quirkiness to his character. The film's cinematography is handled by George C. Williams while Vetre Krishnan has edited it. Anal Arasu has choreographed the action sequences with music composed by Santhosh Narayanan.