16 July,2025 07:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chiyaan Vikram and Prem Kumar
It's finally confirmed that Chiyaan Vikram will be starring in director Prem Kumar's next Tamil film which is touted to be an action thriller. Well-known production house Vels Film International will be producing the film. Prem Kumar is known for Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha-starrer '96.
Vels Film International, in a statement, on Wednesday, said that its next ambitious project would feature the iconic Chiyaan Vikram and that it would be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Prem Kumar.
"Known for his profound storytelling and emotional depth, Prem Kumar teams up with Chiyaan Vikram, celebrated for his versatile performances, to create what promises to be an extraordinary cinematic experience," the production house said in its statement.
Produced by Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh under the prestigious banner of Vels Film International Limited, this upcoming film is expected to blend powerful storytelling with stellar performances.
Reportedly, the shoot for the film will start later this year.
The announcement of the film has triggered great excitement among fans for two reasons. First, this will be the first time that director Prem Kumar, who is known for making gentle romantic or feel good entertainers will be coming up with an action thriller.
The other reason is that this will be the first time that actor Vikram will be working with director Prem Kumar, both of whom are considered masters of their crafts.
Vikram, who is known to go to great lengths to play a character to perfection, was last seen in director S U Arun Kumar's Veera Dheera Sooran 2, which emerged a superhit. Before that, he was seen in the film Thangalaan where he completely transformed himself.
Prem Kumar too will be coming into this project, fresh from the success of his gentle, feel-good entertainer 'Meiyazhagan', featuring Aravind Swamy and Karthi in the lead. 'Meiyazhagan', like '96', not only went on to emerge a success but was also critically acclaimed for its highly evolved content.
Now, fans are eager to see what the two gifted professionals will be able to deliver together.
(with inputs from IANS)
