Chiyaan Vikram, who is relishing the success of his recent film 'Mahaan', is all set to move on to his next project 'Chiyaan 61'. The Ponniyin Selvan actor will be teaming up with the highly acclaimed director Pa Ranjith for his 61st film bankrolled by KE Gnanavel Raja under the banner Studio Green.

The upcoming movie was officially announced a couple of months back. Now, the latest we hear is that Vikram will be playing a versatile role in this film, which is reported to be a sports drama based on traditional body-building in Tamil Nadu. According to the sources, the makers have locked 'Maidhaanam' as the title as the story involves a playground.

Following Pa Ranjith's sports drama 'Sarpatta Parambarai', which became one of the biggest hits of 2021, 'Chiyaan 61' is going to be the second sports film from the director. Reports suggest that Vikram will undertake a few training skills to match his role in the film, and the shooting is planned to begin soon.

The title of 'Chiyaan 61' is expected to be revealed on Vikram's birthday, which is just a few days away. On the professional front, Vikram has finished shooting for 'Cobra' and 'Ponniyin Selvan'. Pa Ranjith is busy with the post-production of 'Natchathiram Nagargirathu' with Kalidas Jayaram and Dushara Vijayan.