It’s been seven years since Ratsasan sent chills down spines and made crime thrillers cool again—and Vishnu Vishal isn’t letting the milestone pass quietly. The actor took to social media to drop a nostalgic poster and a heartfelt message: “7 years since a film that changed everything for me. Grateful for the love that still keeps coming. See you on October 31st with #Aaryan. #7YearsOfRatsasan”—giving fans a double whammy of feels and hype.
Directed by Ram Kumar, Ratsasan (2018) was more than just a hit—it was a genre-defining moment. With a riveting storyline about a wannabe filmmaker turned cop tracking a terrifying serial killer, the film starred Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, and Saravanan, backed by a cast that included Kaali Venkat and Munishkanth. Its haunting villain, tense score, and razor-sharp writing earned it cult status, and it was remade in Telugu as Rakshasudu and in Hindi as Cuttputlli.
Now, Vishnu Vishal is ready to return to familiar dark territory with Aaryan, an upcoming investigative thriller that promises to up the ante. Slated for a theatrical release on October 31, 2025, the film marks the directorial debut of Praveen K. Vishnu plays a hardened, no-nonsense police officer trying to catch a serial killer who leaves a trail of bodies over five harrowing days. And if that’s not gripping enough, the cast packs a serious punch.
Joining Vishnu are Selvaraghavan in a key yet mysterious role, Shraddha Srinath as a sharp TV anchor, and Vani Bhojan as a forensic expert who’s likely to play a crucial role in the mind game. The film looks set to deliver a mix of psychological twists, procedural grit, and emotional intensity—just in time for a Halloween weekend that’ll leave audiences clinging to the edge of their seats.
From Ratsasan to Aaryan, Vishnu Vishal’s evolution has been a thrilling watch in itself. As fans celebrate the legacy of one of Tamil cinema’s best crime thrillers, there’s already a buzz in the air for what’s coming next. And if Aaryan is anything like its spiritual predecessor, we're in for another dark, daring ride.