Nayanthara's upcoming film, Netrikann, is directed by Milind Rau of Aval fame. The film is produced by her boyfriend and director Vignesh Shivan under Rowdy Pictures. The trailer of Netrikann was released today, July 29. Along with the trailer, the makers also announced that the film will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on August 13. While Nayanthara plays a blind woman, Ajmal will play the villain in the film. Nayanthara's character will act as a witness to catch hold of a psychotic serial killer. The film also stars Ajmal, Manikandan, and Kannan in important roles.
Director Milind Rau, in a statement, said, "Tamil audiences love a good thriller, and I wanted to create a movie unlike any that the genre has seen in Kollywood. Netrikann is special because of the central character who is visually impaired and uses sheer intelligence and presence of mind to confront a deadly serial kidnapper. No one could have essayed the role better than Nayanthara who has brilliantly brought alive a character who can’t see but is extremely quick-witted. High-octane action and drama, along with the unexpected twists in the storyline, makes Netrikann a must-watch, especially for viewers who love a good whodunit packed with crime, thrill, and action (sic)."