Vijay Antony announces Pichaikkaran 2 on birthday; turns writer for the sequel 

On his 45th birthday today, actor Vijay Antony announced the Tamil film Pichaikkaran 2 (2021). The project, which will be directed by Priya Krishnaswamy, also marks the actor's debut as writer. Antony shared the announcement poster on Twitter.

A sequel to the highly successful Pichaikkaran (2016), the film will go on the floors next year. The rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon.

On teaming up with Krishnaswamy, who recently helmed the National award-winning Tamil film Baaram (2019) Antony said: “I’m delighted to associate with director Priya Krishnaswamy. Following her National award-winning Tamil feature film, she will be directing my next. Welcome Priya on board.”

Meanwhile, Antony, who has three more projects in hand currently, will be playing a cop in the upcoming Thamilazharasan (2020). He is also part of the multi-starrer Agni Siragugal (2020), which has been predominantly shot abroad.

He also has a yet-untitled action film in hand with Vijay Milton, which will be produced by Pradeep Kumar, Kamal Bohra and G Dhananjayan. The film marks the maiden collaboration of Antony and Milton, who is best known for films like Goli Soda (2014) and Kadugu (2017). 

In one of his recent interviews, producer Dhananjayan told the English daily, The Times of India, “The entire film is set in the outdoors and the shoot will take place in exotic locations in Diu and Daman, with the songs shot in Goa. It will be an out-and-out action film. Vijay Milton will be writing, directing and shooting the film.”