National Award winner Vijay Sethupathi’s 50th feature film titled Maharaja also stars filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, the makers announced on Wednesday. The upcoming film is directed by Nithilan Saminathan of Kurangu Bommai fame. Sethupathi shared the news on his official Twitter account. “#VJS50 Titled #Maharaja. Written & Directed by @Dir_Nithilan,” the actor wrote alongside the film’s poster.
Anurag Kashyap also shared an update on his Twitter page. “Even darkness is afraid of his brutal politics. Watch out, it’s coming!! #VJS50 titled ‘#Maharaja’. Get ready to tackle the toughest in the game. Written & directed by @Dir_Nithilan. #MakkalSelvan @VijaySethuOffl,” the filmmaker-actor tweeted.
Although Kashyap is primarily known for his directorial ventures such as Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1-2, Dev.D and Mukkabaaz, his film credits as an actor include Akira, Imaikkaa Nodigal and AK vs AK.
Maharaja is produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy under Passion Studios and The Route. “The shooting has been completed and the post-production works are in the final stages,” the makers said in a statement. The film also stars Mamta Mohandas and Natty (Natraj).
Vijay Sethupathi seen in Jawan
Vijay will now be seen in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan. A small glimpse of the actor practicing boxing was seen in the newly launched Jawan Prevue. Vijay shared it on his Instagram page with the caption, “It’s here… #JawanPrevue Out Now! #Jawan will release worldwide on September 7, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.” The video has received over 1 million views on his page. He also shared the Tamil and Telugu versions. The Tamil version has 1.8 million views on his Instagram page.
Vijay Sethupathi’s other projects
He also has Merry Christmas with Katrina Kaif. Directed by Sriram Raghavan. The release date has not yet been announced. He will also be seen in a silent film titled Gandhi Talks.
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