'Beast', directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is Thalapathy Vijay’s 65th film that will be an Anirudh Ravichander musical. For the first time, this actor-director combo will strike the screens and fans are looking forward in catching the film soon.
Bankrolled by Sun Pictures, the film features Pooja Hegde as the female lead. The film also includes an interesting cast detail - Selvaraghavan, Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, Lilliput Faruqui, Shine Tom Chacko, Ankur Ajit Vikal and Aparna Das. The movie's shooting is going on at a brisk pace and is expected to release next year.
Suriya, who is basking in fame from celebrities in critics who are pouring in wishes for his performance in the recently released courtroom drama 'Jai Bhim', is shooting for his 40th film 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' directed by Pandiraj.
The movie's shooting is said to be inching towards the finishing line with major portions already completed for the film. Apart from Suriya and Priyanka Arul Mohan, the movie will also feature Vinay Rai, 'Cooku with Comali' fame Pugazh, Soori, Sathyaraj, Saranya Ponvannan, MS Bhaskar, Ramar and Thanga Durai.
It is well-known that Actor Karthi is reuniting with 'Komban' director M Muthaiah for a new film titled 'Viruman'. The actor recently started shooting for it in Madurai. The movie has director Shankar's daughter Aditi making her acting debut. She is paired opposite Karthi as the female lead. Suriya's 2D Entertainment is producing Viruman.
Now, we hear that the makers of these major films have postponed their shooting schedule dates by a week due to the ongoing heavy rains in Chennai.
Meanwhile, Vijay has teamed with Director Vamshi Paidipally of 'Thozha' and 'Oopiri' fame for his next, produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, and the film is tentatively titled 'Thalapathy 66'. The official information was announced on September 26. The cast and crew of the film is yet to be announced. Apart from 'Etharkkum Thuninthavan', he also has Vetrimaaran's 'Vaadivaasal' in the pipeline. He's also making a cameo appearance in Madhavan's upcoming film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'. Karthi is meanwhile awaiting the release the much-awaited biggie 'Ponniyin Selvan'.