Actor Vishal's 'Kathakali' that released in January his year was one of the profitable ventures of 2016. Now the tall and handsome actor is getting ready for the release of his second film of the year- 'Marudhu' directed by Muthiah of 'Komban' and 'Kutty Puli' fame.

It was being reported for quite some time that the film will be hitting the screens on May 20. Now Vishal has confirmed the release date as May 20 in his official Twitter page.

The film is expected to reinvent Vishal as a rustic rural youngster after a long gap. He plays a bold and valorous lungi-clad labourer in a small town in this film. The film has been completely shot in and around Rajapalayam, a town in Virudhanagar district near Madurai. Sridivya plays the female lead in the film. Radharavi and RK Suresh of 'Thaarai Thappattai' fame play the baddies.

D.Imman has done the musical score and Velraj has handled the cinematography.

Vishal's long delayed 'Madha Gaja Raja' was earlier expected to release on May 13 and it was said that 'Marudhu' may be postponed to May 27. But now 'MGR' seems to have hit the roadblock again and Vishal has confirmed that 'Marudhu' will release on May 20.

The film will also have a simultaneous Telugu release and the Telugu version has been titled as 'Rayadu'.

Well it's official. #Marudhu and #Rayudu releasing worldwide on May 20th.damn kicks bout dis film.thnx Muthiah and Anbu sir for dis film.GB

— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) May 5, 2016