Thalapathy 66

Thalapathy 66 is the working title of an upcoming Indian Tamil-language drama film[1] directed by Vamshi Paidipally who wrote the film with Hari and Ahishor Solomon. It is produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna, with R. Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj and Shaam in supporting roles.

Thalapathy 66
Directed byVamshi Paidipally
Written byVamshi Paidipally
Hari
Ahishor Solomon
Dialogue byVivek[lower-alpha 1]
Produced byDil Raju
Sirish
StarringVijay
Rashmika Mandanna
CinematographyKharthik Palani
Edited byPraveen K. L.
Music byS. Thaman
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Principal photography began in April 2022 in Chennai.

Cast

Production

Development

On 26 September 2021, Vijay's 66th film as lead actor was announced with the working title Thalapathy 66. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, it is the first Tamil film produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations,[2][3] and Paidipally's second Tamil film after Thozha (2016).[4] Paidipally said the makers initially intended to announce the project early that year, but had to postpone their plans due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[5] Vijay was reported to receive a salary of ₹1.18 billion (US$15 million) for the film.[6] He was also reported to be sporting two looks as the film would be set in two different time periods.[7]

Paidipally wrote the story and screenplay along with Hari and Ashishor Solomon.[3] Raju Murugan was signed as the dialogue writer but he opted out of the project due to other film commitments.[8][9] Murugan was replaced by Vivek for additional screenplay and dialogues.[3] Cinematography will be handled by Kharthik Palani while the film is edited by Praveen K. L.[10] Prabhu Deva is the dance choreographer.[11] Raju described the film as "family-centric" like most of Vijay's films from the 1990s.[12] While several reports anticipated the film to be a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, the makers clarified that the film would be shot only in Tamil.[13] It was also reported that, in contrast to other contemporary Vijay films, this one would not have any action sequences as Paidipally wanted to make it in his own style.[14]

Casting

On 5 April 2022, the birthday of Rashmika Mandanna, it was announced that she would be the lead actress.[15] It is her second Tamil film after Sulthan (2021).[16] R. Sarathkumar joined the cast the following day.[17] In October 2021, Prakash Raj was reported to play a key role in the film, collaborating with Vijay after a decade for the fifth time after Ghilli (2004), Sivakasi (2005), Pokkiri (2007) and Villu (2009).[18][19] On 26 April 2022, Shaam confirmed being a part of the film.[20]

Filming

Principal photography was expected to commence in March 2022,[21] but ultimately did so on 6 April 2022 in Chennai.[22] The first schedule of the film which took place in a specially erected set at a film city in Chennai ended on 15 April.[23][24] Initially, 75% of the shoot was planned to take place in Hyderabad but the production remained in Chennai upon Vijay's request to benefit the local FEFSI members.[25]

Music

The music is composed by S. Thaman in his first collaboration with Vijay.[26]

Release

The film is planned to release in theatres, either on 23 October 2022 during Diwali, or 14 January 2023 during Pongal.[27][28] It is also planned to have a Telugu-dubbed version.[29]

Notes
  1. Vivek is also credited for additional screenplay.

References
  1. "'Thalapathy 66' won't be a political film', clarifies director Vamshi Paidipally". The Times of India. 28 February 2022. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  2. K., Janani (26 September 2021). "Thalapathy Vijay to join hands with director Vamshi Paidipally. Official announcement out". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 November 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. "#Thalapathy66 with Vamshi Paidipally goes on floors, pooja today". DT Next. 6 April 2022. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  4. "Vijay to team up with director Vamshi Paidipally for Tamil-Telugu bilingual". The Indian Express. 25 May 2021. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  5. Nyayapati, Neeshita (30 September 2021). "It's destiny that I'm doing a film with Thalapathy Vijay sir, says Vamshi Paidipally". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  6. "Is Vijay getting remuneration of more than 100 crores for 'Thalapathy 66'?". The Times of India. 29 January 2022. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  7. "Vijay will be sporting two looks in 'Thalapathy 66'". The Times of India. 6 January 2022. Archived from the original on 7 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  8. "National Award-winning director Raju Murugan to pen Tamil dialogues for 'Thalapathy 66'". The Times of India. 27 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  9. "Here's why director Raju Murugan opted out of 'Thalapathy 66'". The Times of India. 8 April 2022. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  10. "'Adipurush' fame Kharthik Palani to crank the camera for 'Thalapathy 66'". The Times of India. 2 March 2022. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  11. "தளபதி 66 அப்டேட்: விஜய்யுடன் மீண்டும் இணையும் பிரபுதேவா" [Thalapathy 66 update: Prabhu Deva to collaborate with Vijay again]. Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 17 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  12. "Vijay's Thalapathy 66 will be a heart-touching family entertainer, says producer". The Times of India. 27 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  13. Pudipeddi, Haricharan (27 September 2021). "Thalapathy 66: Vijay, Vamshi Paidipally join hands for the first time with Dil Raju bankrolling". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  14. "Vijay won't have action sequences in 'Thalapathy 66'". The Times of India. 27 April 2022. Archived from the original on 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  15. "Rashmika Mandanna joins Vijay for Vamshi Paidipally's Thalapathy 66. Official announcement out". India Today. 5 April 2022. Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  16. "Rashmika Mandanna has a fangirl moment as she joins Vijay for their first film together, takes his 'nazar'". Hindustan Times. 7 April 2022. Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  17. "Sarath Kumar joins the cast of Thalapathy 66". The Times of India. 6 April 2022. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  18. "'விஜய் 66' படத்தில் இணையும் நடிகர் பிரகாஷ் ராஜ்" [Prakash Raj joins Thalapathy 66]. Puthiya Thalaimurai (in Tamil). 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  19. "Prakash Raj to reunite with Vijay after a decade for Thalapathy 66?". The Times of India. 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  20. "Shaam joins cast of Thalapathy 66, to play Vijay's brother". India Today. 26 April 2022. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  21. "Vijay to Start Shooting For Thalapathy 66 in March". CNN-News18. 24 January 2022. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  22. "Vijay-Rashmika Mandanna's Thalapathy 66 begins shoot. See photos". The Indian Express. 6 April 2022. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  23. "Makers of Vijay's 'Thalapathy 66' erect a gigantic set in Chennai film city". The Times of India. 10 April 2022. Archived from the original on 10 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  24. "'Thalapathy 66' first schedule wrapped up, director Vamshi Paidipally takes a pledge". The Times of India. 15 April 2022. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  25. "Vijay requests 'Thalapathy 66' makers to shift the shoot location of the film". The Times of India. 18 April 2022. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  26. "Thaman to compose music for Thalapathy 66". Cinema Express. 5 April 2022. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  27. K., Janani (24 January 2022). "Thalapathy Vijay, Vamshi Paidipally's film to release on Diwali or Sankranti 2023, says Dil Raju". India Today. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  28. "Thalapathy 66 to start rolling in March". Cinema Express. 24 January 2022. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  29. Sun TV (11 April 2022). VIJAYudan Nerukku Ner - Exclusive Interview | Full Show | Thalapathy Vijay | Nelson | BEAST | Sun TV (in Tamil). Event occurs at 43:03. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.