Actor Kathir has joined the cast of Vikram-Veda, which stars Vijay Sethupathi and R Madhavan. Kathir was approached for the role by director duo Pushkar-Gayathri after they saw his performance in Kirumi.
Speaking to the Times of India, Kathir said: “I didn’t expect that I will get opportunity to share screen space with these two excellent actors. My characterisation will be something unique, as it’s not a regular north Madras story. The screenplay is very different, and it will be a complete action entertainer. The makers said as they liked my performance in Kirumi, and that is why they sought me out for this role.”
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The film is set in North Madras, with Vijay Sethupathi playing a gangster. and R Madhavan playing an encounter specialist. Produced by Sashikanth of Y Not Studios, Vikram-Veda is a thriller along the lines of Catch Me If You Can, according to sources.
Kathir made his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Madhayaanai Koottam. He followed it up with Kirumi, an urban thriller written by National Award winning director M Manikandan. His next film Sigai, features Kathir with an effeminate look. The film is currently touring the festival circuit, and is likely release in 2017.