Chennai, March 17 – The next schedule of director Vetrimaran's highly anticipated action entertainer 'Arasan', featuring actor Silambarasan (aka Simbu) in the lead, has now begun in Chennai.
Actor Silambarasan has joined the film's set and resumed shooting for the eagerly awaited action drama. A picture of Silambarasan on the film's set has begun circulating on social media.
Sources say that actors Vikranth and child artiste Kamalesh, who impressed with his performance in the blockbuster 'Tourist Family', have been cast in the film, and they will also be seen shooting for the film in the upcoming schedule.
Sources indicate that this schedule will be a lengthy one. They say that several scenes featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi will also be shot during this schedule.
It may be recalled that well-known producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, whose production house V Creations is producing this film, had earlier this year revealed that Silambarasan, fondly referred to as Simbu by his fans, had only recently returned to India after a short holiday abroad, and that the next schedule of the film would begin in March.
Thanu had also confirmed that Vijay Sethupathi was a 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.
The film's unit had wrapped up its first schedule, which was taking place in Kovilpatti, on December 21 last year. The second schedule of the film began in January and was completed shortly thereafter. Now, the unit has begun the third schedule in Chennai.
The film has generated significant anticipation for several reasons. Firstly, it is the first time that Simbu and acclaimed director Vetri Maran are collaborating. Secondly, the film is being produced by one of Tamil cinema's top producers, Kalaipuli S Thanu. What has added to the excitement is the recent announcement that actor Vijay Sethupathi had been cast in the project.
A promo for the film, released by the makers last year, begins with director Nelson appearing as himself.
Simbu tells director Nelson that what he is about to tell him is true. The killers, the victims, the names and locations are all real. However, he urges Nelson not to show it as is and asks him to include a disclaimer in his film. "I am saying this 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 also several lawyers, politicians, police officers, and even judges will be in trouble.
As Simbu says this, the makers of 'Arasan' release a disclaimer.
"If you include 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 it is his case that 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 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 hacked the victims to death...
The promo makes it clear that this will be an untold story from the world of 'Vada Chennai'. It may be recalled that the film's title was only recently announced as 'Arasan'.
Vetrimaran's film with Simbu will also feature Samuthirakani, Andrea Jeremiah, and Kishore in key roles. Music for the film is being composed by Anirudh.