When the announcement of Vetrimaaran’s first collaboration with Silambarasan for Arasan was made earlier this month, one question seemed to dominate film discussions: was this new project in any way connected to the Vada Chennai Universe? The sheer excitement and anticipation surrounding Arasan stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of Vada Chennai as a modern cinematic masterpiece. Although it underperformed at the box office upon its 2018 release, Vada Chennai has since evolved into a bona fide pop-cultural phenomenon. In a film landscape obsessed with indulgent sequels and sprawling multiverses, Vada Chennai made the intricate plotting, immersive setting, and narrative ambition of a cinematic universe feel effortless.

Vetrimaaran’s cinema has long been a wellspring of memorable ch

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