Vijay's 'Bigil' is releasing on Diwali this year and the focus has now shifted to his next movie 'Thalapathy 64' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj of 'Maanagaram' and 'Kaithi' fame. There have been many rumours regarding the star cast of the film with Bollywood beauty Kiara Advani tipped to play the leading lady while there is no confirmation regarding the same. There is also a buzz that the Thalapathy will be playing the role of a college student once again after 'Nanban'.

However there is one bit of authentic news which is that Lokesh Kanagaraj has conducted an audition in which YouTube stars from popular channels such as Parithabangal, Black Sheep, Fun Panrom, Nakkalites, Put Chutney, and Erumai Saani among others have participated. Many of these favorite stars have reportedly been selected to play important roles with Thalapathy Vijay.

'Thalapathy 64' produced by Xavier Britto has music by Anirudh and is expected to hit the screens in Summer 2020.