Nalan Kumarasamy's upcoming Telugu action-comedy - Annagaru Vostaru - packs a punch like a perfectly delivered one-liner - it's quick, catches you off guard and leaves you itching for more. Under Studio Green banners, K.E. Gnanavel Raja pieced together this cracking 2 minute teaser with a soundtrack from Santhosh Narayanan that's proven himself again with a great score. Its 2 minutes fly by just right - long enough to leave you wanting to see more without giving away too much of the goods. Annagaru Vostaru - while known as Vaa Vaathiyar in Tamil - promises to take you on a wild ride into a parallel world where heroes get to have a laugh and Karthi is the undisputed star of the show. It's scheduled for a big release all over the world on December 12th 2025.
The trailer opens with Karthi as a cop, a police officer who's just as in love with the silver screen as he is with his job. And here's the thing, he's got a bit of an air about him, a charm & a certain recklessness that's just as likely to get him into trouble as it is to win him a few fans. He struts across the screen, looking every inch the appropriate fashion statement in a safari suit that's more of a colourful aside than a practical choice of uniform - and you can't help but feel he's been a little too inspired by the mass heroes he's grown up watching - in a good way! His love of movies isn't just a passing fad; it's deep-rooted and influences just about everything about him - even the most throwaway one-liners. Check out how he's tweaked his khaki uniform - it's like a cape he's rigged up from a handful of spare fabric. "Police department's respect, ere" he quips with a grin - and before you know it you're right there with him - nodding along in agreement. This is Karthi, turned up to 11, channeling the spirit of legends like NTR & MGR - but infusing it with a fresh sense of fun that makes old-school cop dramas feel all brand new & exciting - not to mention a million miles away from the solemn, brooding cop he's played before.
Krithi Shetty brings a whole lot of romance and sass to the table - just what Karthi needs to match his antics without upstaging him altogether. The chemistry between these two has that 'oh they're meant to be' vibe going on, just like the unique world building of the film itself. You get little teasing jabs and sweet moments amidst all the chaos that gives you a sneaking suspicion they might be on the verge of something more. Rounding out this quirky cast are some veteran actors like Sathyaraj, Rajkiran and Anand Raj - they have the potential to steal the show at any moment, with Sathyaraj's serious presence in particular being a good anchor to keep things from getting too out of hand.
Nalan Kumarasamy - the mastermind behind that cult classic Soodhu Kavvum - has a knack for blending comedy with heart and now he's brought that same magic to the screen here. The trailer doesn't give away all the plot - it does give us some tantalizing little clues about the crime, politics, and explosive action though. Then there's the superhero aspect - shrouded in mystery still, but with just enough crumbs to keep you interested. Karthi is essentially reinventing himself as 'Annagaru', a bit of a rogue that shows up when you need a real hero - and when this guy comes out, it's a wild ride of set pieces and high-octane action. If you ask me, it's a love letter to 80s mass cinema with a healthy dose of 21st century chases, off-beat humor and a reminder that sometimes to make a point you need to say it loud.
Visually, the trailer pops with vibrant energy. Santhosh Narayanan's score is a banger from the first beat, layering pulsating rhythms over comedic beats and swelling into anthemic highs during the action glimpses. The editing is crisp, cutting between laugh-out-loud moments—like Karthi's deadpan reactions to absurd situations—and pulse-quickening blasts that promise theatrical fireworks. One standout sequence has him outrunning trouble with horse-like speed, a clever visual gag that underscores the film's playful tone. It's all backed by Studio Green's polish, ensuring the production values match the ambition.