Simbu's 'Arasan' unit begins next schedule; portions involving Vijay Sethupathi to be shot during current schedule
Chennai, Aug 8
Actor Silambarasan alias Simbu has now joined the unit of director Vetrimaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan' for the next schedule of the film.
Producer Kalaippuli S Thanu, whose V Creations is producing the film, took to his X timeline to announce the development.
Posting a picture of Vetrimaran directing Simbu on the sets of the film, the producer wrote, "Arasan Back in Action! #VetriMaaran @SilambarasanTR_@VijaySethuOffl @anirudhofficial #SilambarasanTR @iYogiBabu @VelrajR @RIAZtheboss #ARASAN."
Sources say that the current schedule's shoot is happening at a popular studio in Chennai. "An action sequence in currently being shot," a source close to the actor informed IANS.
The source also said that portions involving actors Priyanka Arul Mohan and Vijay Sethupathi were to be shot during this schedule.
It may be recalled that the previous schedule, which had gone on for almost two months and which had concluded in June this year, had been a really challenging one for the unit.
The previous schedule had been shot entirely at night and actor Simbu, who had been continuously shooting at night from April 25, heaved a sigh of relief when it ended.
In fact, Simbu, in an update, had disclosed that he had been shooting continuously for over two months at night for director Vetrimaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan'. The actor, in a light hearted manner, had lamented that the gruelling schedule had left his circadian rhythm "officially confused".
The unit of the film had wrapped up its first schedule, which was going on at Kovilpatti, on December 21 last year.
The film has triggered huge expectations for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is the first time that Simbu and ace director Vetri Maran are working together. Next, the film is being produced by one of Tamil cinema's top producers Kalaipuli S Thanu. What has added to the excitement is that the makers recently announced that actor Vijay Sethupathi had been roped in for the project.
Vetrimaran's film with Simbu will also feature Vijay Sethupathi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Samuthirakani, Andrea Jeremiah and Kishore in key roles. Music for the film is being scored by Anirudh.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Two months of continuous night shoot - that's dedication! But honestly, as a fan, I'm a bit worried about Simbu's health. Hope Vetrimaaran sir takes care of the actors' wellbeing while making this masterpiece. The combination is too good to pass up though!
The cast is stellar - Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Andrea, Samuthirakani all in one frame?! And with Anirudh's music? This is going to be a festival for Tamil cinema lovers. The Kovilpatti schedule must have been epic too. Waiting eagerly for the release! 🔥
"Circadian rhythm officially confused" - Simbu's humour is the best part! But seriously, the team working through nights for two months shows how much effort goes into making quality cinema. Hope Priyanka Arul Mohan gets a strong character and not just a love interest. Women deserve better representation ❤️
Vetrimaaran is a master storyteller and Simbu is at his career-best phase now. What a combo! The fact that they're shooting action sequences in Chennai studio and then shifting to locations shows the scale of this film. Producer Thanu sir's tweet has me hyped! All the best to the entire team 🎬
I appreciate the hard work, but can we talk about how the film industry needs to rethink such gruelling schedules? Two months of night-only shoots isn't healthy. Cinema is beautiful but the people making it matter more. Anyway, excited for the movie - the team is literally dream combo!
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