It was being reported that Samantha will join the crew of 'Thalapathy 61' from the new schedule that will start in Chennai from the first week of June. Now making it true, the actress has started shooting for her second film with the 'Theri' director Atlee and her third with Ilayathalapathy Vijay as co-star.

Murali Ramasamy, who produces the mega budget 'Thalapathy 61' under his Thenandal Studios Limited banner celebrated his birthday on Sunday with the 'Thalapathy 61' crew. The photo of cake cutting has been released in which Vijay, Samantha and Atlee are spotted with the producer.

We wish a belated Birthday wishes for producer Murali Ramasamy.

'Thalapathy 61' stars Vijay in triple roles with Nithya Menen, Kajal Aggarwal and Samantha as female leads.