First schedule of Vijay 61 nearing completion

We had earlier reported that the shoot for Vijay’s upcoming movie with Atlee is a semi period movie. Some portions for the movie is set in the 1980s timeline. Shoot for the movie is fast progressing in Chennai. The team have been shooting for the 80s portions in a huge set erected by the art department. Now we get reports that the first schedule for the movie will be wrapped on the 27th February.

The movie, tentatively titled as Vijay 61 features three lead heroes in Nithya Menen, Kajal Aggarwal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Earlier Jyotika was signed for the project but she was later replaced by Nithya Menen.

The actress opted out of the movie citing date issues. Apart from Vijay and the three lead ladies, the movie will also feature SJ Suryah, Sathyaraj, Vadivelu, Sathyan and Kovai Sarala in important roles.

After the completion of the shoot in Chennai, the team will be moving to Europe and US, as a major part of the movie is set overseas. Vijay is sporting a new look for the movie, and it is believed that it will be his look for the 80s portions. He is seen sporting a thick beard with a twirled moustache.

KV Vijayendra Prasad who has written big budget blockbusters like Baahubali and Bhajrangi Bhaijaan has written the screenplay for the movie. Music maestro A R Rahman is the music director while debutant GK Vishnu is handling the cinematography. Ruben is in charge of the cuts. The movie is produced by the prestigious Sri Thenandal Films.