Mersal; Here’s the title and first look of Vijay’s next!

It’s Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s 43rd birthday tomorrow and as a treat for his fans, the title along with the first look poster for his upcoming movie with director Atlee has been released. The movie has been titled as Mersal.

The first look poster features Vijay in a bearded and twirled moustche look. The movie is being made as a bilingual in Tamil and Telugu. Mersal marks the reunion of the blockbuster ‘Theri’ combo of Vijay and director Atlee.

Vijay is playing a triple role for the first time in his career. The movie has some very big names associated with it. It is a triple heroine subject in which Nithya Menen, Kajal Agarwal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu will be seen as the female leads.

Vijay will be seen sporting multiple looks in the movie. Filmmaker turned actor SJ Suryah plays the prime antagonist. Sathyaraj, Vadivelu, Sathyan and Kovai Sarala are also part of the cast.

Baahubali writer KV Vijayendra Prasad and Ramana Girivasan have helmed the film’s screenwriting. Oscar award winner AR Rahman is composing the music for this movie. Debutant GK Vishnu has cranked the camera and Ruben is in charge of the edits.

Mersal is slated to hit screens worldwide in October this year. It is the 100th film to be funded under the prestigious banner of Sri Thenandal Films.