Thalapathy Vijay's mega hit 'Mersal' is running to houseful shows even on weekdays in many places across the world. In Tamil Nadu, people are daring incessant rains and coming to watch the film in theaters.

Vijay is now getting ready for his next film which is likely to be produced by Sun TV and directed by A.R.Murugadoss. This film will be the actor-director duo's third after the two blockbusters 'Thuppakki' and 'Kaththi'. This film will be Vijay's 62nd outing as an actor. 

Recently it was confirmed that Girish Gangadharan of 'Angamaly Diaries' and 'Solo' fame will handle the camera for 'Thalapathy 62'.

Now regarding the heroine Rakul Preet Singh who worked in Murugadoss's recent outing 'Spyder' is the top contender. However there are rumors suggesting that the makers are also trying to rope in Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha who acted with Superstar Rajinikanth in 'Lingaa'.