Malayali actress Aparna Das also part of Thalapathy 65

Vijay’s next film, which has been tentatively titled as Thalapathy ’65’, got launched today in Chennai with a customary pooja ceremony. Nelson Dilipkumar of ‘Kolamavu Kokila’ fame is directing the film. Vijay, Nelson and other crew members attended the event. A notable presence at the function was Malayali actress Aparna Das. Just a while back, she took to her Instagram handle to confirm that she is indeed a part of the film.

Aparna is noted for her roles in the Fahadh Faasil starrer ‘Njan Prakashan’ and ‘Manoharam’. Her performance in the latter had also grabbed attention. While Pooja Hegde of ‘Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo’ fame has been signed as the female lead in ‘Thalapathy 65’, Aparna is also expected to play an important role.

‘Thalapathy 65’ produced by Sun Pictures is planned as a pan-Indian project. It is touted to be a big-budget action thriller in which Vijay plays a con-agent. Major portions has been planned to be shot abroad. The team is planning to go on floors from the first week of May with a song shoot. The film has Anirudh Ravichander as the music director and cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa.