Stunt man who has worked in films like Mission Impossible & Troy to choreograph for Vijay’s Mersal

Shoot for Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s Mersal has almost been wrapped up with only a song and few patch works remaining. This Atlee directorial is eagerly awaited by the audience, especially Vijay fans, since the director is teaming up with Vijay after the massive success of Theri. AR Rahman is scoring music for this movie, produced by Sri Thenandal Films.

Atlee is fleshing out Mersal as a pucca commercial entertainer that will appeal to audience of all age groups. The movie will have everything one would normally expect from a Vijay film; heroism, humour, great songs and some power packed action blocks.

Reportedly, the stunts in Mersal is choreographed by three foreign technicians – Kaloian Vodenicharov, Georgi Stanislavov and Tihomir Vinchev. Kaloin Vodenicharov is known for his spectacular works in films like Mission Impossible, Troy, World War Z etc.

He has also worked in several Indian movies like Baahubali, Shivaay, Winner etc. It is learnt that the renowned stunt coordinator has choreographed some riveting action blocks featuring Vijay in Mersal. The actor’s scores of fans are already excited to watch his action avatar.

Vijay is playing a triple role in Mersal, a first such attempt in his two decade long career. Samantha, Nithya Menen and Kajal Agarwal play the female leads. SJ Suryah is reportedly playing the antagonist and Sathyaraj, Vadivelu etc are also part of the cast. The makers are organizing a grand audio launch function on August 20. The movie is scheduled to hit screens worldwide in October, for this year’s Diwali.