Thalapathy 66: Disha Patani, Kriti Sanon are frontrunners to bag female lead role in the Vijay-starrer

Even as fans of Vijay are eagerly awaiting the release of Beast which is slated for April 13, the news doing the rounds on the star's next, tentatively titled Thalapathy 66, is making them more excited. It is heard that the movie to be directed by Vamshi Paidipally will go on floors from the first week of April in Chennai.

Billed as a bilingual to be released in Tamil and Telugu, the project will be produced by Tollywood producer Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. SS Thaman has already been brought on board to compose music for the movie. This is the musician's first film for a Vijay-starrer. 

A while ago, it was heard that Telugu actress Mehreen Pirzada, who made her Tamil debut with Pataas, will be seen playing a pivotal role in the movie. There has been speculation about the female lead of the movie. The names of Rashmika Mandanna and Kiara Advani were doing the rounds till recently.

It was also heard that an actress who had earlier teamed up with Vijay will be chosen as the heroine for Thalapathy 66. The other day, Kriti Sanon's name started doing the rounds. Fans of Vijay welcomed the news and started trending it on social media. 

But according to a source, the makers are said to be roping in Disha Patani to play the role. However, an official confirmation is awaited on the same. Both Disha and Kriti have been part of Telugu movies in the past, but are yet to make her Tamil debut.

Needless to say, Vijay fans seem to be more eager on the casting of the female lead of Thalapathy 66 now even as they continue to wait for an update from the team of Beast.