Vijay's next film, previously known as 'Thalapathy 65,' has now been named as 'Beast'. First look posters featuring Vijay were released earlier this week by the team on his birthday. The posters were well received by his fans and made record with over 280k likes within 24 hours.

According to the latest reports, Vijay in 'Beast' will have a 'Pokkiri'-style opening scene. Vijay's introductory scene in 'Beast' is said to be a powerful action sequence choreographed by the duo Anbu-Arivu. Despite the fact that Vijay's recent films had a peaceful opening scene, his arrival in 'Beast' will be throbbing, to stir up the fans' celebration.

The first schedule of this much anticipated film was shot in Georgia. The second phase of filming in will begin soon in Chennai. Sets are being made to shoot a song which will be choreographed by Jani master of 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' fame.

Vijay and Pooja Hegde plays the lead lady in 'Beast,' with Yogi Babu, Aparna Das, and others playing supporting roles. The film is financed by Sun Pictures and Anirudh Ravichander has signed to be the composer marking it his third collaboration with Vijay.