The second schedule of Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 61st film, referred as 'Thalapathy 61' has commenced in Chennai on Friday (March 3). The film had its first schedule in the sets erected in ECR by Art Director Muthuraj in which Vijay took part. The lead actor will be taking part in the second schedule also.

Today, we learn that actor and director SJ Suryah who is said to be playing a negative role in the film has started shooting for 'Thalapathy 61'.

Suryah has directed Vijay in the blockbuster 'Kushi' that released in the year 2000 and turned out to be a path breaking film in their respective careers. Suryah played a guest role in Vijay's 2012 blockbuster 'Nanban' directed by Shankar and the duo did not have any combination scene.

Now five years after 'Nanban' Vijay and Suryah will be shooting together for a film and the two immensely talented celebrities are expected to share the screen space substantially in this film.

'Thalapathy 61' is being directed by Atlee and produced by Sri Thenandal Films banner.