Vijay’s ‘Thalapathy 66’ launched in Chennai with a pooja ceremony

The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, and has music by composer Thaman

April 06, 2022 01:17 pm | Updated 01:24 pm IST

Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna

Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna

Vijay’s 66th film, to be helmed by director Vamshi Paidipally and produced by producer Dil Raju and Shirish of Sri Venkateswara Creations, was launched today with a pooja ceremony in Chennai. The film’s regular shoot has also commenced.

Rashmika Mandanna will be playing the leading lady opposite Vijay in the movie, with other members of the cast yet to be announced.

At the pooja event

At the pooja event

Composer S Thaman has also come on board, while KL Praveen is the editor. The story and screenplay were penned by Hari and Ashishor Solomon. Karthick Palani will crank the camera, while Deepali Noor is the costume designer. Sri Harshith Reddy and Sri Hanshitha are the co-producers of the film, with Sunil Babu the Vaishnavi Reddy as the production designers.

More details of the movie will be announced soon.

Meanwhile, Vijay’s upcoming Beast, directed by Nelson, is set to hit screens on April 13.

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