Is Karthi’s Va Vaathiyar OTT deal with Prime Video getting cancelled? Here’s what we know

Karthi and Kriti Shetty starrer Vaaathiyar was earlier scheduled to release on December 12, 2025. However, reportedly, due to financial liabilities, the film was postponed, with the new release date yet to be officially announced. Now it seems that the OTT deal of the film may also be cancelled.

Will the OTT deal of Karthi-starrer or Vaathiyar be cancelled?

According to online reports, Va Vaathiyar has inked a deal with OTT giant Amazon Prime Video for its post-theatrical streaming rights. However, the deal is reportedly contingent on the film’s release in December 2025. If the release is postponed beyond this month, the film could remain in limbo, with Prime Video potentially walking out of the deal.

As of now, this speculation is still going on online, with no official confirmation from the makers. Reportedly, the team is eyeing a release on December 24, 2025, coinciding with Christmas Eve.

For those unaware, Va Vaathiyar was originally scheduled to release in theaters on December 12, 2025, but was postponed just a day before its release. Reports suggest that the film’s producer, KE Gnanavel, had borrowed money from a businessman and is now estimated to owe Rs 21.78 crore including accumulated interest. Due to unresolved debts, a Chennai court has reportedly stayed the release of the film.

More about Va Vathiyar

Va Vaathiyar is an action-comedy film starring Karthi in the lead role. Directed by Kadhalum Kadhanadhu Pogum fame Nalan Kumarasamy, the film is based on DSP Rameswaran, a corrupt police officer who lives a life contrary to his grandfather’s wishes by adopting the integrity and values ​​of late MGR.

As a horrific crime unfolds in his life, Rameswaran’s journey takes an unexpected turn when he adopts an alter ego inspired by MGR to fight corruption and injustice. The film explores the consequences of their unconventional fight against crime.

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Apart from Karthi and Kriti Shetty, the film also stars Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Nizhalgal Ravi, Anandraj, Shilpa Manjunath, Karunakaran and many others in important roles.

The music and background score is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with cinematography by George C. Williams. Editing is handled by Vetre Krishnan.

Looking ahead, the Miazhagan actor will next be seen in films like Sardaar 2 and Marshal.