Thalapathy 64 to begin shooting later this month : Launch Pooja was held at Chennai

Upcoming Tamil film of Vijay, currently titled as Thalapathy 64, had its official launch ceremony on Thursday in Chennai. The ceremony was attended by the entire cast and crew.

Tipped to be a gangster drama, the film will mark the maiden collaboration of Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj. The regular shooting is expected to commence from later this month.

The film, which will have music by Anirudh Ravichander, will see Vijay Sethupathi playing the antagonist. Malavika Mohanan has been signed to play the leading lady while Antony Varghese and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj have been signed to play crucial roles.

It is rumoured that the film will feature Vijay in the role of a college professor and will have a college backdrop for most part of its story. It’ll be the first time Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi will be seen sharing screen space.

The film may feature another leading lady. However, the makers are yet to reveal who has been signed to play the second heroine.