Vijay Sethupathi is bringing his next film, Train, to theatres on December 4, 2026. Directed by Mysskin, the film has been in the works for a while, and the actor has now confirmed its release date through an official social media post.
Train Release Date
Vijay Sethupathi shared the update on social media, writing, “Get ready for the ride! Train storms into cinemas worldwide on DECEMBER 4!” The announcement also came with a new poster, giving fans another glimpse of the upcoming film.
Train follows a man struggling with grief who boards a long-distance train to visit his late wife’s grave one last time before taking his own life. But his plans take a frightening turn when armed hijackers take control of the train and hold thousands of passengers hostage.
Caught in the middle of the crisis, the troubled man finds himself fighting to protect the passengers. As he faces the hijackers inside the train’s narrow compartments, the ordeal begins to change his outlook on life. His desperate fight for survival gradually helps him move past his despair and find a reason to live again.
The film also stars Shruti Haasan, Nassar, Dimple Hayathi, Jayaram and Narain in key roles. Mysskin has directed the project and composed its music. It is produced by Kalaippuli S. Thanu under the banner of V Creations.
Vijay Sethupathi’s Work Front
Vijay Sethupathi was last seen in the comedy-drama Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. The film centres on a desperate man who accidentally gets trapped inside a school restroom. What follows is a survival story that pushes him to reflect on his life and brings about a personal transformation.
The cast also includes Master Sai Prithviraj, Lijomol Jose, Baby Sahasra Shree, Santhy Balachandran, Hari Krishnan, Vishnu Govindan and Arjun Chidambaram, among others.
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Up next, Vijay Sethupathi is expected to make a cameo appearance in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, which is scheduled to hit theatres on October 15, 2026.
He will also play the lead in Puri Jagannadh’s Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road, co-starring Tabu and Samyuktha. Another upcoming project is Mani Ratnam’s Inji Vellam, in which he will share screen space with Sai Pallavi. Meanwhile, the actor has completed filming for Pocket Novel.
