Speculations are rife that Vijay’s character in Thalapathy 63 is named Michael. This is the latest in a series of updates regarding the upcoming film, directed by Atlee.
Tamil The Hindu also reported that Michael could be his name, but there is no confirmation regarding this from the makers. Actor Vijay previously acted as Joseph Kuruvila in Theri, and his original name, Joseph, has been criticised in the past for being a catholic name.
Earlier it was reported that the film is a sports based one, with the actor playing a coach. The latest rumor is that he has the role of a football coach. It is said that he is being trained by a special physical trainer to prepare for his role, and sixteen women will star as sports players in the film.
Recently, AR Rahman, the music composer music for the film, said, “I have done films like this in Hollywood, but haven’t done one in south India. Director Atlee has seen my films like Pele and Lagaan. He is a passionate person and his sensibility in music is good. He has listened to all my soundtracks and would ask for a particular type of music in his film.”
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Thalapathy 63 is the actor and director’s third collaboration after Theri and Mersal. It features a big star cast with Nayanathara, Kathir, Vivekh, Yogi Babu, Daniel Balaji, Anand Raj and many others. Pitched as a “mass entertainer with superior technical crew and the best production values”, the film is produced by Archana Kalapthi under the banner AGS Entertainments.
AR Rahman is the composer, and Vivek is the lyricist. Atlee has retained the Mersal team, with editor Antony Ruben, stunt director Anal Arasu and art director Muthuraj. Sources suggest that Aalaporaan Tamizhan, a song from Mersal, is the title being considered.