Even before Siva has completed filming the movie, all the distribution rights for Thala 56 have already gotten sold out like hot cakes. It is said that the film has Ajith acting as a taxi driver and Shruthi Hassan as a lawyer, and also stars Lakshmi Menon, Suri, Rahul Dev, among others. Music for this flick is composed by Anirudh, while it is produced by AM Ratnam. Shooting for climax action sequence is under way, in Bini mills in Chennai.

While Pondicherry Suresh has already bagged the distribution rights for North and South Arcot regions, MK Enterprises has acquired the rights for Chennai and Chengalpet regions. Rights for Madurai, Thirunelveli, Tuticorin, Coimbatore, Pondicherry and Salem regions have been clinched by Sushma Cine Arts; Ayankaran International has bagged the international distribution rights. Discussions are under way, regarding the rights for Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana regions, and news on this front can be expected any time soon.