Simbu-Vetri Maaran Film Begins Shooting, Jailer Director Nelson To Make Cameo
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Director Vetri Maaran has started his new film with actor Silambarasan. A working still from the set featuring director Nelson Dilipkumar has gone viral.
Director Vetri Maaran has officially started work on his much-anticipated film with actor Silambarasan (Simbu). A behind-the-scenes still from the shoot has made its way online and is already being shared all over.
But what really caught everyone's eye is director Nelson Dilipkumar, known for hits like Doctor and Jailer, as he was spotted on the set. According to India Today, Nelson is doing a cameo appearance in the upcoming film.
Right now, the team has finished shooting a promo, and the main shoot is expected to start in the next few weeks. This film is reportedly set in the same universe as Vetri Maaran's cult classic, Vada Chennai, the gangster drama that starred Dhanush and became a massive hit.
That's not all. Apart from Nelson, actors Kavin and Manikandan are also expected to appear in cameo roles. Andrea Jeremiah, Samuthirakani, and Kishore, who were all part of Vada Chennai, are returning in this film too.
Interestingly, Simbu was originally supposed to play the lead in Vada Chennai when it was first announced years ago. However, that plan didn't work out, and the film went ahead with Dhanush instead.
Vada Chennai was originally planned as a trilogy, and Vetri Maaran has often spoken about spin-offs and web series based on the same universe. Fans have been asking for Vada Chennai 2 for years. In fact, just recently, Dhanush confirmed at an event that the sequel will definitely happen.
We don't know the official title yet of the film.
Talking about Silambarasan, better known as Simbu or STR, he is a popular Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is the eldest son of filmmaker T. Rajendar. Simbu started his journey in the film industry as a child artist in his father's movies, and later made his debut as a lead actor in Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002), which was also directed by his father. Over the years, he won several awards, including two Edison Awards and three SIIMA Awards for his performances.
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