Actor Chiyaan Vikram will be donning the lead role in director Ajay Gnanamuthu's forthcoming film Vikram 58. The director had previously helmed thrillers such as 'Demonte Colony' and 'Imaikka Nodigal'. The film is produced by Lalit Kumar under the banner Seven Screen Studio in association with Viacom 18 Studios.
Recently, the makers had officially announced that actor Irfan Pathan will be playing a stylish, action-packed role in the film. Now, according to our sources close to the development, the makers are in talks with actress Srinidhi Shetty to play the female lead of the film. The actress will also be featuring as the female protagonist in Prashan K.G.F: Chapter Two, sequel to the 2018 hit K.G.F: Chapter One.
On the technical front, Vikram 58 is shot by ace cinematographer Sivakumar Vijayan of 'NGK' and 'Irudhi Suttru' fame while Oscar-winning music director AR Rahman will be composing the songs and background score for the film.
On the work front, Vikram has signed up to play an important role in director Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan', which is jointly produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions. The actor was last seen essaying the central role in director Rajesh M. Selva's 'Kadaram Kondan'.