Chiyaan Vikram is celebrating his 60th birthday on April 17, 2026. On this occasion, the actor has officially confirmed his next project with a new teaser, reuniting with Iru Mugan director Anand Shankar.
Chiyaan63: Vikram’s next film to be directed by Anand Shankar
Chiyaan Vikram is all set to star in the next tentatively titled Chian63. The film’s producer Satya Jyoti Films has announced that it will be directed by Iru Mugan fame Anand Shankar. This film looks to be a full action entertainer.
Watch the teaser here:
The teaser, which runs for over a minute, features a dramatic smoke-filled setup, in which Vikram’s character makes a powerful appearance, along with an energetic track composed by Santhosh Narayanan. Titled First Flame, the teaser indicates that the makers have not yet started production on what promises to be a massive action spectacle.
Although more details about the film are yet to be revealed, online reports suggest that Sarvam Maya fame Rhea Shibu may play the co-lead role. Interestingly, the actress also produced Vikram’s last film Veera Dheera Sooran.
Previously, Vikram and Anand Shankar collaborated on Iru Mugan, a sci-fi action thriller in which an ex-RAW agent tracks down a scientist who has created a dangerous drug capable of increasing adrenaline levels.
With Nayanthara as the co-lead, Vikram played dual roles as both the protagonist and the antagonist. The film also starred Nithya Menen, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah, Karunakaran, Rithvika, Jasper and others in lead roles. It received positive reviews and was a box office success.
In the beginning, Chiyaan Vikram had announced that his next project would be with debut director Bodhi Rajkumar. The update was shared by production company Shanthi Talkies, and the film was expected to be an action thriller. However, no further updates have been provided since then.
Also, there was an announcement earlier that the actor might collaborate with director Madonna Ashwin, but now it appears that the project has been shelved.
Chiyaan Vikram’s work front
Chiyaan Vikram was last seen Veera Dheera Suran: Part 2. Directed by SU Arun Kumar, the action thriller also stars Dushara Vijayan, SJ Suryah and Suraj Venjaramoodu in lead roles.
The film is based on the story of a former dacoit who now leads a peaceful life as a provision store owner. However, when an honest police officer threatens to eliminate her former boss’s son, Kali is forced to turn to violence to protect her family and confront her past, leading to a tense night of confrontation. The film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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