Petta is a Tamil-language action film released in 2019. The film is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and stars Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Simran, and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles. The film tells the story of a hostel warden named Kaali (Rajinikanth) who comes to a rural area to take up a job in a college hostel.
Kaali leads a simple life until a dreaded politician named Singaar Singh (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and his gangster son Jithu (Vijay Sethupathi) enter the scene. Singaar Singh wants to use the college land for his own political gains, and the warden stands in his way. When Jithu tries to intimidate Kaali, he retaliates and reveals his past as a feared gangster.
The rest of the film follows Kaali as he takes on Singaar Singh and his gang, using his past experience to outsmart them at every turn. Along the way, we are introduced to a host of other characters, including a young woman named Anu (Megha Akash) who falls in love with Kaali's kindhearted nature.
Petta is a high-octane action film that showcases Rajinikanth's charisma and star power. The film features some spectacular fight scenes and a great soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Critics and audiences praised the film for its nostalgia-inducing storyline and thrilling action sequences.