Thalapathy Vijay, one of Tamil cinema's biggest icons, is set to retire from acting after his upcoming film "Thalapathy 69", as he prepares to transition into politics. Directed by H Vinoth, the much-anticipated film began shooting earlier this month, with the first schedule featuring a grand, high-energy dance number.

According to sources, Vijay will portray an ex-police officer in this crime investigation thriller, marking his final appearance on the silver screen. H Vinoth, known for his critically acclaimed "Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru", which depicted the real-life Operation Bawaria case, is expected to deliver another hard-hitting narrative, this time with Vijay at the helm.

Fans are eagerly anticipating that Vinoth will recreate the magic of "Theeran" to give Vijay a spectacular farewell fitting of his status as one of Kollywood's greatest entertainers. "Thalapathy 69" boasts an impressive star cast, including Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Gautham Menon. Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander will compose the score.