Vijay Sethupathi is set to team up for the first time with director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi in an upcoming, yet-untitled film produced by IVY Entertainment, with Rise East Entertainment reuniting with Kiruthiga after 'Paper Rocket.' Backed by cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, art director Selvakumar and composer OfRo, the makers promise an unforgettable cinematic journey for audiences.
It's turning out to be a busy year for Vijay Sethupathi. Along with a strong lineup of releases, the actor and producer is now set to star in Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's upcoming, yet-untitled, film.
The film is produced by IVY Entertainment and reunites Rise East Entertainment and Udhayanidhi after their collaboration in 2022 for the web series Paper Rocket. It also marks Sethupathi's first collaboration with Udhayanidhi, who has previously directed titles such as Vanakkam Chennai and Kadhalikka Neramillai.
Producer Sagar Pentela of Rise East Entertainment shared his thrill for the project. "Beyond excited to announce our next venture, reuniting once again with our director, Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, for this special film starring the phenomenal Vijay Sethupathi," he wrote on X.
With the film bolstered by cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, art direction by Selvakumar, and music by OfRo, it promises to be an "unforgettable cinematic journey," Pentela added, to which the director responded, "Equally excited to work with you and this awesome cast and crew."
According to Cinema Express, sources close to the project have informed that production on it is set to start in Pondicherry next week, and that according to online speculation, the film is "believed to be among the most expensive projects in Vijay Sethupathi's career." However, the makers have not revealed any additional details regarding the cast or the genre.
Sethupathi, whose most recent release was the action-drama series Muthu Engira Kaattaan, will be seen in numerous other titles this year, including Puri Jagannadh's Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road and Mysskin's Train, both in various stages of production.