
A | JioHotstar recently rolled out an impressive slate of originals at a grand event and among the titles that immediately sparked curiosity was Kaattaan, headlined by Vijay Sethupathi. The streamer has now released a brief but gripping video that offers the first real glimpse into the series. It is directed by M Manikandan, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Kadaisi Vivasayi and Aandavan Kattalai, and marks a much-awaited reunion between the actor and director.The short video is packed with atmosphere and intrigue. Vijay Sethupathi appears in a traditional lungi and shirt, walking with unhurried menace into a festival crowd after tossing a stone to part the sea of people. He moves toward a man, raises a sickle to his throat, and delivers a simple message that lands like a threat from a much larger world: “Shivettan sent me.” The streamer captioned the post with a tease of what lies ahead. “Every crime has a story. Every story has a truth.”Reports indicate that Vijay Sethupathi is also producing the series, which adds another layer of personal investment to the project. Kaattaan also features Milind Soman in a significant role, with sources describing the show as a character driven saga that explores the many versions of a man through the people whose lives intersect with his. This Rashomon-style storytelling approach suggests a narrative that blurs the line between folklore and lived reality. Every crime has a story. Every story has a truth.#HotstarSpecials #Kaattan | Coming Soon#SouthUnbound #JioHotstarSouthUnbound #JioHotstar #JioHotstarTamil#VijaySethupathi #AjithKumar #Balachandran #PradeepMilroyPeter pic.twitter.com/oG31pLUIa3 — JioHotstar (@JioHotstar) December 9, 2025 A return to longform storytelling Kaattaan signals Vijay Sethupathi’s full-fledged return to the web series format after his well-received turn in Raj and DK’s crime thriller Farzi. While he has headlined numerous films across languages during the past decade, longform storytelling is not new territory for him. Long before he became one of Tamil cinema’s most recognisable performers, he played the character Bharani in the Sun TV serial Penn in 2006.However, Kaattaan marks his first lead role in a Tamil streaming series at a time when the digital space is thriving with complex narratives and ambitious craftsmanship. With Manikandan at the helm, known for his grounded filmmaking and soulful writing, the pairing promises something rooted yet unpredictable. Manikandan’s ability to extract emotional truth from ordinary lives and Sethupathi’s instinct for characters who straddle moral greys make this collaboration one of the most exciting ones on the horizon. The world of Kaattaan and what lies ahead Although the makers have not shared character details or plot specifics, what is known so far hints at a world shaped by folklore, crime, and shifting identities. The title was earlier Muthu Engira Kaatan and the new version suggests the creation of a larger mythos built around the central figure.JioHotstar has stated that the series will arrive soon, though an exact launch date is still under wraps. The platform’s promotional push indicates that the show will be one of the key titles anchoring its upcoming lineup.For Vijay Sethupathi, Kaattaan arrives in the middle of an especially busy phase. He has Train with Mysskin gearing up, Arasan with Vetri Maaran and Silambarasan TR lined up, and a yet to be titled film with Puri Jagannadh in the works. Each project sees him explore widely different worlds, and Kaattaan appears to sharpen that versatility even further by placing him at the centre of a morally charged, multi perspective drama.If the first look is any indication, the series is shaping up to be a raw and compelling deep dive into the violent heart of a man whose legend shifts depending on who tells the story.Also Read: It’s a Wrap for Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh’s Film。

B | 据“北京日报”微信公众号消息,4月23日上午,市委书记尹力围绕“充分发挥首都优势,加快发展新质生产力”主题到昌平区调研。市委副书记、市长殷勇一同调研。清华大学和北京市领导邱勇、李路明、于英杰,市政府党组成员曾劲分别参加。 上述消息显示,曾劲已经出任北京市政府党组成员。曾劲(资料图) 公开简历显示,曾劲出生于1970年2月,湖南长沙人,1992年8月参加工作,东南大学工业与民用建筑工程专业大学毕业,在职研究生(中国人民大学土地资源管理专业),管理学博士,高级工程师。 曾劲曾任北京北辰实业股份有限公司总经理,金隅集团党委副书记、董事、总经理等职。 2018年11月,曾劲出任北京市政府副秘书长。2019年6月,曾劲任北京市海淀区委副书记、代区长,2020年1月任海淀区区长,并兼任中共北京市委中关村科学城工作委员会副书记、中关村科学城管理委员会主任。 2020年曾劲出任金隅集团股份有限公司党委书记、董事长。2022年,他任北京市国资委党委书记,后出任市国资委主任,至此番履新。

C | (透视社综合“北京日报”微信公众号、齐鲁壹点报道)编辑:李煦 校对:李旭颖 审核:龚紫陌。
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