Vijay on the poster of Mersal (Image courtesy: actorvijay)
Highlights
- Vijay shared his first look and film's title on Twitter
- Vijay plays a triple role in Mersal
- Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal and Nithya Menen star opposite Vijay
On the eve of
Tamil superstar Vijay's 43rd birthday, the first look and title of his forthcoming film was released. Directed by Atlee, the film, which was initially referred to as
Vijay 61, has been titled
Mersal now. Vijay shared his first look from the film on Twitter with the caption that reads, "#Mersal," (the title of the film). Actresses Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal and Nithya Menen star opposite Vijay in the film. Vijay plays a triple role in
Mersal. News agency IANS reports that the three roles feature him as a panchayat head, a doctor and a magician.
Mersal is reportedly Vijay's 61st Tamil film.
Here' Vijay's first look in
Mersal.
Veteran comedienne Kovai Sarala and SJ Suryah too are also part of the film.
Mersal is Atlee's second film with Vijay after 2016's Tamil blockbuster
Theri. The film has been extensively shot in the US, India and Europe.
Mersal went on floor in February this year.
Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal and Nithya have also worked with Vijay previously.
Nithya Menen replaced actress Jyothika in the film after she opted out due to date issues.
Mersal will be Vijay's second release of the year after
Bairavaa, which hit the screens earlier this year. Actress Keerthy Suresh starred opposite Vijay in
Bairavaa. The film received a huge opening in India and it set box office records in international markets too.
Mersal is bankrolled by Sri Thenandal Studios and Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has given music for the film.
Mersal will be released during Diwali.