Ajith Kumar's fans celebrate, throng theatres after Vidaamuyarchi's worldwide release: Watch

Fans across Madurai erupted in celebration on Thursday as Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's much-awaited action thriller, 'Vidaamuyarchi', hit theatres.

Directed by Magizh Thirumeni, the film has generated immense excitement among fans of the actor and the Tamil film industry alike. Vidaamuyarchi an adaptation of the 1997 American film Breakdown, is an intense action-packed thriller that follows the story of Arjun (played by Ajith Kumar), a man who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue his wife, Kayal (Trisha Krishnan), who has been captured by a notorious group in Azerbaijan.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Fans in Madurai celebrate the release of Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's film 'Vidaamuyarchi'. pic.twitter.com/W1c2Mv25w9

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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Fans in Madurai pour milk on the posters of actor Ajith Kumar and dance in celebration as his film 'Vidaamuyarchi' hits the silver screen today. pic.twitter.com/jrMi04ZWpm

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Produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under the banner of Lyca Productions, the film features an ensemble cast, including the powerful Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, Arav, and Ramya Subramanian.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Fans in Madurai dance, beat drums and celebrate the release of Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's film 'Vidaamuyarchi'. Drone visuals from a local theatre. pic.twitter.com/jpPwj70rEn

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The film's cinematography, handled by Om Prakash, enhances the visual experience, while Anirudh Ravichander's music adds an extra layer of excitement to the narrative.

Editing of the movie is done by N. B. Srikanth ensuring the film maintains its edge-of-the-seat pace throughout. Though Vignesh Shivan was originally confirmed as the director for Ajith's 62nd film, he was later replaced by Magizh Thirumeni.

The announcement of the film's title in May 2023 stirred anticipation, and principal photography began in October 2023. The majority of the film was shot in Azerbaijan, with a brief schedule in Thailand.

Filming wrapped up by December 2024, leading to a final release after a delay from its initial January release date. As the film hit the screens, fans of Ajith Kumar in Madurai, turned out in full force to watch the actor in action avatar.

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