MUMBAI: In 2021, Vijay's 66th film as lead actor was announced with the working title Thalapathy 66. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, it is the first Tamil film produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations and Paidipally's second Tamil film after Thozha (2016). It is one of the most anticipated and awaited films in the South. After shooting for many days, the team has finally wrapped up the first schedule. The makers also shared a BTS pic of Thalapathy Vijay with the director as they announced the wrap-up.

Thalapathy Vijay and the team have completed 25 days of a lengthy schedule with a major cast taking part in it. Rashmika Mandanna, the leading lady, was also part of the shoot. The film is being made on a lavish scale with grand production values and popular craftsmen are taking care of different crafts to make it a visual grandeur.

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Sharing a pic of Vijay and director Vamshi Paidipally, the makers tweeted, "And it's a schedule wrap for #Thalapathy66. The team had an awesome time shooting for important sequences in this schedule. Excited to kickoff our next schedule super soon."

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And it's a schedule wrap for #Thalapathy66

The team had an awesome time shooting for important sequences in this schedule. Excited to kickoff our next schedule super soon.#Thalapathy @actorvijay sir @directorvamshi @iamRashmika @MusicThaman @Cinemainmygenes @KarthikPalanidp pic.twitter.com/aaIP8ssAW2

— Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) May 26, 2022

Hai Chellam sssss. We are back #thalapathy66 pic.twitter.com/K2mK2TlNgi

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 22, 2022

Prabhu, Sarath Kumar, Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Srikanth, Shaam, Yogi Babu, Sangeetha, and Samyuktha are playing prominent roles in the movie. The film is scheduled for a 2023 release.

According to credible sources, the film is a family drama, and Vijay will not be playing a double role in the film.

A few days ago, the pooja of this film was held at a private studio in Chennai. Director Vamshi, producer Dil Raju, Rashmika Mandanna, and Vijay were present. Sarath Kumar also attended the pooja. Sarath Kumar is going to act with Vijay for the first time in this film.

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Credits: Pinkvilla