Vijay Sethupathi is working on his next film, Pocket Novel as well as several other projects in his lineup. As the actor gears up for his upcoming release, he has now confirmed that he will be working with director Mani Ratnam once again soon.
Vijay Sethupathi confirms project with director Mani Ratnam
Speaking to Variety India, Vijay Sethupathi confirmed that he will be working with director Mani Ratnam. The film will also star actress Sai Pallavi in the co-lead role, which will be her first project with the director.
The actor said, “I have worked with Mani sir before in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam in 2018. This time, we will do something completely different. Vijay Sethupathi who came into the film industry looking for small roles is still alive.”
Vijay further added, “I want to make sure that it stays alive even while working with Mani Ratnam. When I came into the industry, all I wanted to do was stand in front of the camera and speak my dialogues. Even today, I feel very alive when I am in front of the camera.”
Although not many details have been revealed about the project, reports suggest that it will be a romantic film.
Vijay Sethupathi’s work front
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 will also have a cameo role in Rajinikanth starrer Jailer 2.
Additionally, Vijay is currently a part of the film Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the upcoming film is a spin-off of the Dhanush-led Vada Chennai universe. Apart from this, Tourist Family fame Yogalakshmi and Sapta Sagardache Elo actress Chaitra J. Pickles are expected to play a major role. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music and background score of the film.
The second schedule of the film is reportedly going to start soon.
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