One of the most talked about film project in South Indian cinema in recent times is undoubtedly 'Thalapathy 64' that has managed the casting coup of the decade by bringing together Thalapathy Vijay and Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi as the protagonist and antagonist respectively.  The film is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Xavier Britto under the banner XB Film Creators. A leading print and broadcast channel had reported that Britto a close relative of Vijay has walked out of the project and a new producer will takeover.

XB Film Creators has clarified the issue on social media stating "We kindly request you not to spread such negative news which is not true. Shooting is going well as planned and we are nearing the completion of the first schedule. Thanks !.  Due to the rumour report fans have also got the official update the first leg of shooting is going to be completed soon.  The film has music by Anirudh and has Malavika Mohanan playing the female lead.