Shine Tom Chacko joins Beast team in Chennai

Third schedule of Vijay’s new film ‘Beast’ has begun in Chennai. Scenes featuring Vijay and the lead actress Pooja Hegde are being shot currently. Since the pandemic threat still looms large, the team is following all the safety protocols. Meanwhile, Malayali actor Shine Tom Chacko has joined the shoot. The actor, noted for his roles in films like ‘Ishq’, ‘Unda’ and ‘Love’, is making his Tamil debut with ‘Beast’. Though details regarding his character are not yet known, it is expected to be a prominent one.

‘Beast’ is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar of ‘Kolamavu Kokila’ fame. The film is shaping up as a big-scale action entertainer. Vijay reportedly plays the role of a con-agent in it. Yogi Babu, Malayali actress Aparna Das and many others are part of the cast. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director and Manoj Paramahamsa handles the camera. Action choreography is done by National award winners AnbAriv.

Sun Pictures is producing ‘Beast’, which is being planned as a January 2022 theatrical release.