Chennai, January 5 – The next schedule of director Vetrimaaran's highly anticipated action entertainer 'Arasan', featuring actor Silambarasan, also known as Simbu, in the lead role, will begin in March.
Well-known producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, whose production house, V Creations, is producing this film, recently confirmed this news. Thanu revealed that Silambarasan, fondly referred to as Simbu by his fans, had only recently returned to India after a brief holiday abroad, and that the next schedule of the film would begin in March.
Thanu also confirmed that Vijay Sethupathi was indeed part of the project, and that reports claiming he was not in the film were false. The producer also confirmed that scenes featuring Vijay Sethupathi along with Simbu would be shot in the upcoming schedule.
Meanwhile, actor and director Samuthirakani has also confirmed that he is part of the eagerly awaited film.
It may be recalled that the unit of the film wrapped up its first schedule, which was taking place in Kovilpatti, on December 21st last year. The second schedule of the film began in January and was completed. Now, the unit is preparing for the third schedule, which is scheduled to begin in March.
The film has generated significant excitement for several reasons. Firstly, it is the first time that Simbu and acclaimed director Vetri Maran are working together. Secondly, the film is being produced by one of Tamil cinema's top producers, Kalaipuli S Thanu. The recent announcement that actor Vijay Sethupathi had been cast in the project has further added to the excitement.
A promo for the film, released by the makers last year, begins with director Nelson making an appearance.
Simbu tells director Nelson that what he is about to tell him is true. The killers, the victims, the names and places are all real. But then, he urges Nelson not to show it as it is and asks him to include a disclaimer in his film. "I'm saying this only because most of the cases about which I am going to tell you are still under trial," he says, adding that if what he says comes out, not only "innocent" people like him but several lawyers, politicians, police officers, and even judges will be in trouble.
Even as Simbu says this, the makers of 'Arasan' release a disclaimer.
"If you put out a disclaimer, even if the incidents shown in the film are true, no one can question you," he tells a now nervous Nelson. He then says that his case is coming up for hearing next, and that he will return and explain in detail.
He goes to court, and on his way to the courtroom, is coached by his lawyer. Once he takes the stand, the judge asks him if he pleads guilty to being charged with committing three murders in one night. To this, Simbu replies that he has nothing to do with the murders. However, the scenes shown next show that he is the one who killed the victims...
The promo makes it clear that this will be an untold story from the world of 'Vada Chennai'. It may be recalled that the makers had only recently announced the title of the film as 'Arasan'.
Vetrimaaran's film with Simbu will also feature Andrea Jeremiah and Kishore in key roles. Music for the film is being composed by Anirudh.
It may be recalled that director Vetrimaran had recently put an end to all the speculation surrounding the second part of his eagerly-awaited film 'Vada Chennai'. Vetri Maran had said that his next film ('Arasan') would feature Simbu in the lead, but that this would not be 'Vada Chennai 2', as was being speculated by some sections of the media. He made it clear that the story of 'Arasan' would be set in the world of 'Vada Chennai'.