Thalapathy 66: Vijay's new film with Rashmika Mandanna launched

Tamil superstar Vijay, who is gearing up for the release of Beast, on Wednesday attended the launch ceremony of his next film, a project tentatively dubbed Thalapathy 66. 

To be directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the project also stars Rashmika Mandanna.

It will mark Vijay’s debut in the Telugu industry as the movie will be simultaneously shot in that language and Tamil. 

SS Thaman has been finalized as the film’s composer and he will be working with Vijay for the first time.

As per reliable sources, shooting will commence with the filming of a song. 

The makers are hopeful about releasing the film this Diwali. It will be dubbed and released in Hindi as well. 

Meanwhile, Vijay’s Beast will hit the screens worldwide on 13 April. Directed by Nelson, the film also stars Pooja Hegde. 

Recently, when Pooja completed filming her portion for Beast, the makers released a video in which she said that working on the film felt like she was on a vacation.  

Vijay was last seen on screen in the Tamil action-drama Master, in which he played a college professor with drinking problems. The film, which grossed over Rs200 crore at the box office, saw him join hands with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj for the first time.