Thalapathy Vijay has started shooting for his next after the mass entertainer Sarkar, and this movie tentatively titled Thalapathy 63, is directed by Atlee, marking their third collaboration after Theri and Mersal, and bankrolled by AGS Entertainment, is progressing steadily.

Thalapathy 63 has Nayanthara pairing with Vijay 10 years after Villu, and also has Pariyerum Perumal sensation Kathir in a key role, Daniel Balaji and Anandaraj, besides comedians Vivek, Yogi Babu in important roles. Now, an interesting new member has been added to the cast.

Rajkumar, who had earlier been a part of Vijay Sethupathi starrer comedy hit Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, and various other movies, and seen recently delivering a hilarious performance in Seethakaathi, has been roped in to play a role in Thalapathy 63. Thalapathy 63 has music by AR Rahman, and the sports based entertainer will be released this Diwali.