Tamil film Mersal had Vijay playing triple roles for the first time and this 2017 blockbuster which was a huge hit in Tamil is all set to re release on June 20 2025 all over Northern Territories and across Karnataka and Kerala by veteran distributor Pawan Kumar Tolasaria of Rosika Distributors.
The film stars Vijay in triple roles, alongside S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen. Sathyaraj, Vadivelu, Hareesh Peradi, Kovai Sarala and Sathyan play supporting roles. It is the second out of the three collaboration between Vijay and Atlee, before they began working with others. “The film follows two brothers who were separated after the younger one’s birth; Vetri, a vigilante magician who is against the medical crimes and Maaran, a reputed doctor who charges meagre amounts from his patients,” said Pawan Kumar Tolasaria.
Shot across various international locations, Mersal has prominent backdrops of Gdańsk, Poland and Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The background score and soundtrack album were composed by A. R. Rahman, while the cinematography was done by G. K. Vishnu and edited by Ruben, Pawan Kumar Tolasaria further added.
During the time of its original release around the Diwali of 2017, Mersal shattered all Box Office records and it went down to be written in history bookis as the highest grossing film in Vijay’s career during that time. The film received mostly positive reviews with critics praising the performances of Vijay, Menen and S. J. Suryah, A. R. Rahman’s soundtrack, cinematography, social message and Atlee’s direction.
Mersal was also released in China and it was screened at the largest cinema theatre in Europe Grand Rex in France. The film was also screened at the Hainan International Film Festival in Hainan, China and at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.
Pawan Kumar Tolasaria of Rosika Distributors mentioned, “On the occasion of Vijays birthday, this is the least one can do for his worldwide fans. The film stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Kajal Aggarwal in stellar roles. Mersal has hit music by music Virtuoso AR Rehman. So wait for this spectacular action thriller which will soon release and is directed by Attlee of Jawaan fame!”
