As the cast and crew details of Ilayathalapathy Vijay's grand 61st film temporarily referred to as 'Thalapathy 61' have been officially confirmed, IndiaGlitz brings you the exciting trivia about mega exciting project.

1. This is Vijay's 61st film as an actor, first with Sri Thenandal Films banner.


2. Director Atlee's second film after the blockbuster 'Theri'


3. This is third film with Vijay for five celebrities: A.R.Rahman (after 'Udhaya' & 'Azhagiya Tamil Magan'), Jyothika ('Kushi' & 'Thirumalai'), Kajal Aggarwal ('Thuppakki',& 'Jilla'), Samantha ('Kaththi' and 'Theri') and Sathyaraj ('Nanban' & 'Thalaiva')


4. Vijay's third consecutive film with Art Director Muthuraj after 'Puli' and 'Theri'.


5. Editor Ruben's second film with Vijay after the blockbuster 'Theri'.


6. SJ Suryah 's first film with Vijay as an actor in a full-fledged role. Earlier he played a cameo in 'Nanban' and 'Kushi'.


7. This is the prestigious 100th production venture of Sri Thenandal Films banner.


8. Veteran Director and Screenwriter has written the screenplay for 'Thalapathy 61'. This is the first time he is involved in a film that has been made n Tamil only.


9. Vaigaipuyal Vadivelu is acting with Vijay in this film after a gap of six years. The last the duo was seen together in the 2011 flick 'Kavalan'.


10. First Atlee film with A.R.Rahman's music.


11. First Atlee film without G.V.Prakash Kumar's music.


12. First Atlee film with screenplay by another writer (K.V.Vijayendra Prasad)