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Vetrimaran has put an end to rumors by confirming his next film stars Simbu but isn't Vada Chennai 2. The new project, produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, exists in the same universe as the hit franchise. Vada Chennai 2 will still feature Dhanush and focus on Rajan's origin story. Fans can expect both films to expand the gripping world Vetrimaran created.

Key Points: Vetrimaran Confirms Next Film With Simbu Not Vada Chennai 2

  • Vetrimaran confirms Simbu collaboration is a separate project
  • New film set in Vada Chennai universe but not a sequel
  • Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu fast-tracked the project
  • Vada Chennai 2 will feature Dhanush and explore Rajan's backstory
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My next film is with Simbu and it is not Vada Chennai 2, clarifies Vetrimaran

Director Vetrimaran clarifies his upcoming project with Simbu is a new story set in the Vada Chennai universe, not the awaited sequel.

"This is not Vada Chennai 2. What Dhanush acts in will be Vada Chennai 2. – Vetrimaran"

Chennai, June 30

Seeking to put an end to all the speculation surrounding the second part of his eagerly-awaited Vada Chennai, ace director Vetrimaran has now said that his next film will be with Simbu and that this film is not Vada Chennai 2 as was being speculated in certain sections of the media.

The director however, clarified that this story will also be set in the world of 'Vada Chennai'.

In an interview to his own YouTube channel, Vetrimaran said, "My next film is to be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu and will feature Simbu in the lead. Vaadi Vaasal's writing will be delayed. For the safety of the artistes and the animals-- we thought we should take more time. As we can't wait, Thanu sir suggested meeting Simbu and within a few hours, everything fell in place."

Dismissing the speculation that this film with Simbu was Vada Chennai 2, Vetri Maran said, "There is a lot of speculation if this will be Vada Chennai 2. I want to clear that speculation as well. This is not Vada Chennai 2. What Dhanush acts in will be Vada Chennai 2. However, this story will also be set in the world of Vada Chennai, which means certain aspects of that world will be there in this story as well. This story will also be in a similar timeline."

Meanwhile, for the unaware, director Vetrimaran's 'Vada Chennai', featuring Dhanush in the lead, is a franchise that will have three parts.

The first part stood out for its gripping narration and refreshingly new style of story telling, automatically making expectations from the next two parts to go up.

Sources in the know say that the second part will actually be a prequel to the first one and will be called 'Rajan Vagaira'. The prequel will focus on the life story of Rajan, an important character played by director Ameer in the first part of 'Vada Chennai'. Actor Ken Karunas, who played Dhanush's son in his critically acclaimed superhit film 'Asuran', plays the young Rajan in 'Rajan Vagaira'.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly a bit disappointed. Been waiting years for Vada Chennai 2. Why start new projects when fans have been promised a sequel? Hope this doesn't mean more delays for the actual sequel.
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Arjun K
Vetrimaran knows what he's doing. The man has never made a bad film. If he says this story fits in the Vada Chennai world, I trust him completely. Also, Simbu in a Vetri film - what a combo!
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Kavya N
Interesting that it's set in same timeline but different story. Reminds me of how Marvel does their universe. Tamil cinema is really evolving! Can't wait to see how all these stories connect eventually.
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Siddharth J
Respectfully, I think Vetrimaran is stretching himself too thin. Between Vaadi Vaasal delays, Vada Chennai sequels, and now this - hope quality doesn't suffer. His films are masterpieces because he gives them time.
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Meera T
The prequel about Rajan sounds fascinating! Ameer sir was brilliant in that role. And Ken Karunas is such a talented young actor - perfect casting choice. This universe building is next level for Tamil cinema! 💯

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