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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Chiyaan 64' takes off; Untold story behind Vikram and Prem Kumar's surprise union, film to hit floor in August
Vikram is currently gearing up for his 64th film, not his 63rd. Vikram was announced to team up with 'Mandela' and 'Maaveeran' fame director Madonne Ashwin for his 63rd film. But an announcement on Chiyaan Vikram's 64th film surprised fans, and the actor teamed up with director Prem Kumar . This announcement has been well received by fans. Vikram to commence Prem Kumar's directorial first As per Cinema Vikatan, Chiyaan Vikram's project, directed by Maddone Ashwin is currently in the process of being scripted. But before that, the first film to start rolling is a film directed by Prem Kumar. This is now confirmed to be Vikram's 64th film. Prem Kumar, who has delivered heart-wrenching films like '96' and 'Meiyazhagan', has chosen an action-packed thriller this time. Vikram was very surprised to hear his story synopsis and immediately agreed to the film. He expressed confidence that this would be the right choice after 'Veera Dheera Sooran'. Hence, he asked Prem to deliver the full story soon. Prem Kumar holds plan for '96' sequel The important thing is that Premkumar, who wanted to direct '96 Part 2', postponed his plans for the sequel as he waits for Vijay Sethupathi's call sheet. Meanwhile, another story written by the director, and is currently being developed into 'Chiyaan 64'. The team is busy selecting the cast. They plan to start shooting next month and release it in January 2026. By then, the release of the long-pending 'Dhruva Natchathiram' directed by Gautham Menon may also take place. Vikram aims for a box office blockbuster Chiyaan Vikram delivered two back-to-back hits with 'Thangalaan' and 'Veera Dheera Sooran', and he next aims to move a step ahead to deliver a box office blockbuster. A film each with Madonne Ashwin and Prem Kumar has made his lineup interesting, and let's wait to see how Chiyaan Vikram's plan goes out.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Chiyaan64: Vikram to take on ruthless avatar in actioner with Prem Kumar, here's when it may begin filming
Chiyaan Vikram is all geared up to begin works for his next movie, tentatively titled Chiyaan64. The film, being helmed by 96 fame Prem Kumar, was recently made official with a new update coming in about its shoot. Chiyaan64 to begin shooting soon? According to a report by Cinema Vikatan, Chiyaan Vikram's starrer will be a brutal action thriller, marking a first for director Prem Kumar. The film will feature the Thangalaan actor in a ruthless avatar, with the shoot set to begin in August or September 2025. While more details about its shoot are not available, the screenplay, penned by the Meiyazhagan director, is said to have created an awe in Vikram and the producer. As casting for Chiyaan64 is said to be underway, the report also suggests that Chiyaan63, with Maaveeran director Madonne Ashwin, is still in the plans. Vikram will wrap up the Prem Kumar project before moving ahead with the other one. Interestingly, Prem Kumar will likely take on the sequel to 96 with Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan only after completing the Vikram movie. Chiyaan64 was made official earlier by the makers themselves, who shared the update and said, 'A collaboration that promises magic on screen. We at Vels Film International are proud to present our next prestigious venture #Chiyaan64, starring the phenomenal Chiyaan Vikram and directed by the visionary #PremKumar.' Chiyaan64 update: Chiyaan Vikram's latest movie Chiyaan Vikram was last seen in a lead role for the neo-noir actioner titled Veera Dheera Sooran: Part - 2. The movie, directed by SU Arun Kumar, featured the story of a former henchman, Kaali, who returns to his old boss' aid for a night in order to help him subdue a police officer. However, things take a dark turn when Kaali has to choose between serving his former boss or taking care of his own family. With Vikram in the lead, the movie had SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dushara Vijayan, and more in key roles. The film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Chiyaan 64: Vikram joins hands with Prem Kumar for his next
Meanwhile, Vikram's Chiyaan 63 is backed by Arun Viswa of Shanthi Talkies. This film marks Shanthi Talkies' second collaboration with Madonne after Maaveeran. No further details about the film have been announced after its initial announcement in 2024. Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, directed by SU Arun Kumar, which was released in March this year, was critically and commercially acclaimed. Prem Kumar's last venture Meiyazhagan, starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy too was praised widely upon its release last year. He has also finished scripting the '96 sequel. Having joined hands after successful box office hits, Prem Kumar and Vikram's collaboration has sparked curiosity and interest on social media. Vels Film International's slate also includes Sundar C, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vetri Maaran, Mari Selvaraj, Jude Anthany Joseph, Arunraja Kamaraja, Vignesh Raja, Chella Ayyavu, and Ganesh K Babu. YouTuber VJ Sidhu is also set to make his directorial debut under the Vels banner.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Chiyaan 64': Vikram teams up with filmmaker Prem Kumar for his next
Tamil superstar Vikram has teamed up with filmmaker Prem Kumar of 96 and Meiyazhagan fame for his next. Tentatively called Chiyaan 64, the film will be produced by Ishari K Ganesh under his Vels Film International banner. The production banner shared pictures of Vikram, Prem, Ganesh and Kushmitha Ganesh to announce the news. Details regarding the film's genre, plot and the cast and crew remain unknown at the moment. Interestingly, Prem Kumar, known for making light-hearted films, had revealed in a recent interview that he has a violence-heavy action script, which has now created buzz among fans of Vikram who are speculating if Chiyaan 64 is based on that script. Vikram is coming off the success of Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, directed by SU Arun Kumar. The actor has teamed up with Mandela and Maaveeran director Madonne Ashwin for his 63rd film. Prem, on the other hand, last helmed the critically acclaimed Meiyazhagan, starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy. Though initially panned by audiences for its unconventional storytelling, rave reviews and good word-of-mouth helped the film tremendously. The film did exceptionally well after its premiere on Netflix, drawing attention even from all over the nation. Interestingly, Prem had recently stated that he has finished writing the sequel of 96, his acclaimed 2018 debut film.
Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sivakarthikeyan's film with Good Night director Vinayak Chandrasekhar delayed because of Mohanlal's date issue?
Sivakarthikeyan is gearing up for the release of his action thriller, Madhrasi, slated to hit big screens on September 5, 2025. Initially, there were reports that the actor might join hands with Vinayak Chandrasekhar next for a movie, but that might get delayed for now. Is Sivakarthikeyan's next with Vinayak Chandrasekhar getting delayed? According to a report by Valai Pechu, Sivakarthikeyan's 24th movie was supposed to be with Good Night director Vinayak Chandrasekhar. The film was speculated to have Mohanlal as the co-lead, playing SK's father. The role was said to be a strong character with a major focus on the father-son relationship and emotional bond. However, due to the lack of Mohanlal's dates this year, the movie is said to have been delayed. While the movie faces a delay in production, Sivakarthikeyan is believed to begin work on his film with director Venkat Prabhu. As of now, these are just reports with an official confirmation yet to be made. Talking about Sivakarthikeyan, the Amaran actor made the headlines after his movie Maaveeran made its release in Japan. The superhero actioner hit the big screens of Japan on July 11, 2025, after 2 years since its release in India. Sivakarthikeyan's next movie Sivakarthikeyan is next set to appear in a lead role for director AR Murugadoss' action thriller Madharasi. The movie, slated to release on September 5, 2025, with actors like Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Vikranth, Prem Kumar, and more in key roles. Moreover, the actor is currently filming for his period political drama Parasakthi with director Sudha Kongara. The flick will feature Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, and Atharvaa Murali in supporting roles. On the other hand, Mohanlal is next set to play the lead role in director Sathyan Anthikad's feel-good comedy movie Hridayapoorvam. The upcoming Malayalam flick will have Malavika Mohanan as the co-lead with Premalu fame Sangeeth Sharon in a key role. Furthermore, the veteran superstar will be making an extended appearance in Mammootty starrer MMMN (Patriot). Additionally, he will also be part of upcoming movies like Bha Bha Ba and Rajinikanth starrer Jailer 2.
