Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran have joined hands for the first time as actor and director for their upcoming film Arasan. Although the makers had earlier announced that Vijay Sethupathi would play a pivotal role in the film, recent rumors revealed that he has opted out of the project.
However, the 96 actor has now confirmed that he is still a part of the film.
Vijay Sethupathi confirms he is still a part of STR’s Arasan
Speaking at a fan meet event organized by Behindwoods, Vijay Sethupathi was asked if he was still involved in Arasan or had walked away from the project, as the rumors were spreading.
Responding to the question, the actor said, “No. There is nothing like that. Rumors always spread fast. I don’t even know how. Every now and then some rumor comes out and we don’t know who started it. Please don’t believe them.”
As per the ongoing reports, the STR starrer has not started its second shooting schedule yet.
More information about Arasana
Arasan is an upcoming gangster action film starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the film is reportedly based on the director’s own Vada Chennai universe, which starred Dhanush in the lead role.
The film is said to present STR in a powerful action avatar, with Vijay Sethupathi playing the lead role. Additionally, Tourist Family fame Yogalakshmi and Saptha Sagardache Elo actress Chaitra J Achar is expected to play the lead role. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music and background score of the film.
Workfront of Vijay Sethupathi and Silambarasan TR
Vijay Sethupathi will next be seen in the lead role in Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the action film will star Samyuktha and Tabu in co-lead roles.
The actor has also announced another major project titled Pocket Novel. The upcoming film, directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, marks the second collaboration of the director and actor after Super Deluxe, which featured Malavika Mohanan and Raj B Shetty in the lead roles.
Apart from this, Vijay Sethupathi also has a cameo role in Rajinikanth starrer Jailer 2.
On the other hand, Silambarasan TR is set to collaborate with Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu for a fantasy action entertainer, tentatively titled STR51.
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