Social networks were abuzz Vaadivaasal, SuriyaThe upcoming film with director Vetrimaaran is shelved due to unknown reasons. This came as a shock to the actor’s fans who were already disappointed Vanangaan, the actor’s film with director Bala, was officially scrapped due to creative differences between them. However, producer Kalaipuli S Thanu has now confirmed that Vaadivaasal is on the cards and termed the rumors as baseless.
“These are baseless rumours. People seem to spread such news for their 10 minutes of fame. I ask fans not to believe this news. The film is still running and pre-production work is currently underway,” Kalaipuli Thanu told India Today. This should come as a relief to Suriya fans as Vaadivaasal is considered to be one of the ambitious projects in the star’s career.
Based on a Tamil novel of the same name written by CS Chellapa, the film is about Jallikattu, a traditional Tamil sport and the politics within it. It is the story of a Jallikattu player who wants to tame a famous and formidable bull named Kaari who killed his father. Suriya will play a dual role as a son and a father in the film.
Apart from Suriya, the film also stars Ameer Sulthan, Andreah Jeremiah and Soori in pivotal roles. GV Prakash Kumar will be composing music for the film which is slated to release next year.
Apart from Vaadivaasal, Suriya is also part of director Siruthai Siva’s yet-to-be-titled film, which is speculated to be the costliest film of his career. Suriya will also be back as Rolex in Vikram 2, which will go on floors once Lokesh Kanagaraj completes his next film with Vijay.
