Prakash Raj shares picture with Vijay from the set of Thalapathy66 goes viral

Prakash Raj has shared a picture with Thalapathy Vijay from the set of their upcoming film, tentatively being referred to as Thalapathy66. Prakash Raj captioned the picture, "Hai Chellam sssss. We are back #thalapathy66 (sic)." In the picture, the duo, who first shared screen space in Ghilli, are seen striking a candid pose. Interestingly, Prakash Raj and Vijay are teaming up for a film after a long hiatus. They had earlier worked together in Nerukku Ner, Ghilli, Sivakasi, Pokkiri and Villu. 

In the meantime, the shoot for the film is on in full swing in Hyderabad. The film, directed by Vamsi Paidipally, has Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. Thalapathy66 has an ensemble star cast which includes Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Sarathkumar, Shaam, Yogi Babu, Sangeetha Krish, Srikanth and Samyuktha. Music for the film is by Thaman. This is the first time that Thaman is composing music for a Vijay film and the composer called it a dream come true. Thalapathy66 also marks Rashmika Mandanna's second film in Tamil after her debut in Sulthan opposite Karthi last year.

Cinematography for the film is by Kharthik Phalani and editing is by Praveen KL Prabhu. The buzz is that the first look of the film will be announced on the birthday of actor Vijay on June 22. The shoot kickstarted in Chennai with the first schedule being canned there. Thalapathy 66 is touted to release on Pongal 2023 and fans are eagerly looking forward to the same. 

Vijay and Vamsi had recently met the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao as a courtesy call. After the meeting, Vamsi had shared pictures from the meeting and written, "Was a pleasure meeting Honorable @TelanganaCMO Sri.KCR garu along with @actorvijay Sir... :) @MPsantoshtrs (sic)."This is Vamsi's second film in Tamil after Thozha that starred Nagarjuna, Karthi and Tamanaah in the lead.