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| Thalapathy 69 | |
|---|---|
 Announcement poster | |
| Directed by | H. Vinoth |
| Written by | H. Vinoth Kamal Haasan[1] |
| Produced by | Venkat K. Narayana Jagadish Palanisamy Lohith N. K. |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | Anirudh Ravichander |
Production company | |
Release date | October 2025 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | >₹275 crore[2][3] |
Thalapathy 69 is the working title of an upcoming Indian Tamil-language political drama film[4] directed by H. Vinoth, who co-wrote the script with Kamal Haasan, and produced by KVN Productions. The film stars Vijay. It is the first production of the studio in Tamil and the final film of Vijay before his entry to politics.
The project was confirmed by Vijay in February 2024 under the tentative title Thalapathy 69, as it is the actor-politician's 69th film as the lead actor. He furthermore stated that it would be his final film before entering politics. As he didn't state who the director was, various directors were reported to be the front-runners, including Karthik Subbaraj and Vetrimaaran. In August, Vinoth confirmed his presence in the film. Principal photography is scheduled to commence in October 2024. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
The film is scheduled to release theatrically in October 2025.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced through his social media accounts that he would be stepping into the politics arena following the completion of his current projects, The Greatest of All Time (2024) and an upcoming film, which was tentatively titled Thalapathy 69.[5] The Times of India reported the project would be directed by Karthik Subbaraj and produced by Sun Pictures,[6] while Pinkvilla reported the director was not finalised with front-runners as H. Vinoth, Subbaraj or Atlee.[7] However, Vetrimaaran was instead reported to be in talks.[8] The project would also be reportedly funded by D. V. V. Danayya's DVV Entertainment, in their maiden Tamil-language film.[9] In mid March, though, Vetrimaaran during an award function confirmed that he will not be helming the project, which led to Trivikram and Vinoth being front-runners,[10] followed by reports that the latter directing becoming stronger.[11]
Vinoth had initially narrated a script to Vijay, at the same time when the latter was working on Mersal (2017). The actor, however, declined the script and worked on Bigil (2019).[12] Vinoth reportedly narrated the same script to Kamal Haasan which impressed the actor. Haasan finalised him as the director for his 233rd film. The project, however, was shelved.[13] The director then met Vijay again in February 2024 and narrated the same script to him again.[14] The actor, who received ₹200 crore for his remuneration in The Greatest of All Time, was reported receive ₹275 crore (US$33 million).[15] In August, Vinoth confirmed that he would direct the project.[16] The project was funded by Venkat K. Narayana's KVN Productions, in their maiden Tamil production. Jagadish Palanisamy, Vijay's manager, and Lohith N. K. served as the co-producers.[17] The company made a public announcement on 14 September, confirming the project.[18]
Pre-production
[edit]When Vinoth was committed to Haasan's 233rd film, he had received changes from the actor which made to the final script and was narrated to Vijay.[19] Vinoth said the film would be completely made in Vijay's style, unlike most of his previous film's which he considered as political films.[20]
In early-May 2024, Sathyan Sooryan was reportedly chosen as cinematographer, in his second film with Vijay after Master (2021) and Vinoth after Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017).[21] Anirudh Ravichander was chosen to score the music, in his first collaboration with Vinoth.[22] Vinoth had further chosen editor Pradeep E. Ragav.[23] Ramkumar Balasubramaniam was appointed as executive producer of the film by the production house.[24]
Casting
[edit]Samantha Ruth Prabhu was reportedly cast as the female lead, pairing opposite Vijay for the fourth time after Kaththi (2014), Theri (2016) and Mersal.[25] Bobby Deol was reported as the main antagonist, in his second Tamil film after Kanguva as well as fourth South Indian film.[26]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography is scheduled to begin with the first schedule on 3 October 2024.[27]
Music
[edit]The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his fifth collaboration with Vijay after Kaththi (2014), Master (2021), Beast (2022) and Leo (2023); first with Vinoth.[28]
Release
[edit]The film is scheduled to release theatrically in October 2025.[17] Apart from the original Tamil language, it is also scheduled to be released in the Telugu and Hindi languages.[29]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kamal Haasan involved in Thalapathy 69 project with Vijay and H Vinoth?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "What is Vijay's last film fees? Actor is reportedly paid THIS whopping amount for Thalapathy 69". PINKVILLA. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Desk, DH Web. "Vijay becomes highest-paid actor in India. Here's how much he charged for 'Thalapathy 69'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Bureau, The Hindu (14 September 2024). "'Thalapathy 69': Vijay's last film, helmed by H Vinoth, announced; release date fixed". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Thalapathy 69 will be last film, Vijay says after launching his political party". The News Minute. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Vijay's confirms his final film will be 'Thalapathy 69'". The Times of India. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy Vijay's last film: H Vinoth, Karthik Subbaraj or Atlee; who is the front-runner to direct Thalapathy69?". Pinkvilla. 3 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy Vijay, Vetrimaaran join forces for Thalapathy 69? Anticipation mounts!". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy Vijay, Vetrimaaran join forces for Thalapathy 69? Anticipation mounts!". OTTPlay. 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Are Trivikram and H Vinoth in race to direct Vijay's Thalapathy 69 film? Find out". Pinkvilla. 11 March 2024. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Vijay's Thalapathy 69 to be directed by H Vinoth: know more about actor's LAST film before he steps into politics". PINKVILLA. 3 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy 69: Did H Vinoth narrate the story to Thalapathy Vijay on the sets of THIS film?". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Is Vijay starrer Thalapathy 69 likely to be revival of H Vinoth's shelved project with Kamal Haasan?". PINKVILLA. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Is Vijay's 'Thalapathy 69' Kamal Haasan's dropped project 'KH233'?". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Will Thalapathy Vijay become the highest-paid Indian actor with 'Thalapathy 69'?". The Times of India. 31 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 31 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy Vijay's last film to be directed by H Vinoth, filmmaker confirms". India Today. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (14 September 2024). "'Thalapathy 69': Vijay's last film, helmed by H Vinoth, announced; release date fixed". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (13 September 2024). "Thalapathy 69: Vijay signs a final film before entering politics; fans call it 'one last dance'. Watch". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Kamal Haasan involved in Thalapathy 69 project with Vijay and H Vinoth?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "H Vinoth confirms helming Thalapathy 69, Vijay's last film before his political entry: '200 per cent Thalapathy film'". The Indian Express. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Renowned technician joins the crew of 'Thalapathy 69'? - Here's what we know - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 9 May 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "'Thalapathy 69' is official now! Vijay's farewell film with H Vinoth gets a fiery take-off". The Times of India. 14 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "'Thalapathy 69': H Vinoth ropes in Pradeep Raghav to edit Vijay's next". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ (Tweet) https://x.com/ – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); {{Cite tweet}}: Missing or empty |user=; Missing or empty |number= (help) - ^ "BUZZ: Is Vijay's alleged final movie Thalapathy 69 set to have Samantha Ruth Prabhu in lead role?". PINKVILLA. 1 July 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "H Vinoth's Thalapathy 69 to star Bobby Deol as main villain opposite Vijay: Report". India Today. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "'Thalapathy 69': Makers release heartfelt video for Vijay fans before major announcement". Deccan Herald. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "'Thalapathy 69' officially announced: Vijay to star in H Vinoth's directorial with Anirudh Ravichander's music". Onmanorama. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Thalapathy 69: Vijay Is The Torch Bearer Of Democracy In His Farewell Film Directed By H Vinoth". Times Now. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.