'Thalapathy 66': Everything we know about Vijay starrer so far
What's the story
Tamil superstar Vijay will be next seen in a film tentatively titled Thalapathy 66. On Sunday, the makers announced Vijay's first look in the film will be revealed on Tuesday (June 21), a day ahead of his 48th birthday. They also dropped a hint about his look from the movie—directed by Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally—on Sunday. Here's all you need to know about it.
Twitter Post
Take a look at Vijay's character glimpse from 'Thalapathy 66'
HE IS RETURNING...#Thalapathy66FLon21st #Thalapathy66 @actorvijay pic.twitter.com/mgrIgIRHOn
— Dil Raju (@DilRajuOfficial) June 19, 2022
Context
Why does this story matter?
Thalapathy 66 marks the maiden collaboration between Vijay and the project's co-lead Rashmika Mandanna. Though the Sarileru Neekevvaru actor has appeared in only one Kollywood film so far, she has a huge number of fans in Tamil Nadu. And, this film also marks the debut collaboration between Vijay and Paidipally. So, it is receiving attention from both Tamil and Telugu cinema fans.
Details
When will it get released?
Noted Telugu producer Dil Raju is bankrolling the upcoming movie. The filmmaker had earlier revealed that Thalapathy 66 might hit the big screens around Diwali 2022 or Sankranti 2023. S Thaman is set to compose music while Karthik Palani is the director of photography. Actors Shaam, Prakash Raj, Sangeetha, Prabhu, Sarath Kumar, and Yogi Babu are also on board the film.
Character
Will Vijay play a dual role again?
It is reported that Kumar will play Vijay's father. According to the veteran actor, the film has a "subject (that) will attract all kinds of audience." It is also being said that Vijay will play a dual role in Thalapathy 66. To recall, we have already seen him playing dual roles in the films Mersal and Bigil, both of which were directed by Atlee.
Speculation
Has the film been titled 'Vaarisu'?
Reports about the film's title have also been doing rounds. Apparently, Thalapathy 66 has been titled Vaarisu in Tamil and Vaarisudu in Telugu, which means heir, in both languages. Hearsay has it that the makers have already wrapped up two shooting schedules. Besides the first-look poster, two more updates about the film are expected to be made official on Vijay's birthday (June 22).