

Anbariv said that the film would have "extraordinary" stunt sequences similar to those in K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018). Kiran handled the production design for this film. Nirmal, who worked with Nelson in Kolamaavu Kokila and Doctor was announced as the film editor, while D. Manoj and Anbariv who were part of Murugadoss' proposed project with Vijay were retained for this film.

On 10 December 2020, Sun Pictures announced that Thalapathy 65 will be directed by Nelson, and Anirudh was also brought on board to score music this project marks his third collaboration with Vijay and Nelson after their respective films, Kaththi (2014), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018) and Doctor (2021). – Nelson, in an interview with film critic Baradwaj Rangan So I didn't purposefully change something for him. It was convincing to sir and it also worked for me. And then I tried to do something different within that. We know his stature and what he can do well. " Beast was written with Vijay sir in mind. Suryah, Nelson or Magizh Thirumeni on board to direct the project, with Nelson being insisted by composer Anirudh, who worked with Vijay in Master, to direct the film. The producers later planned to bring either S. But as Murugadoss refused his demands, Sun Pictures ousted him from the project in October 2020. Maran insisted Murugadoss to reduce his salary post the failure of his previous directorial, Darbar (2020). Vijay was initially said to receive ₹100 crore as a remuneration for the project, but due to the financial constraints owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to waive off 30% from his salary, thus getting ₹70 crore as remuneration. Manoj Paramahamsa was announced as the cinematographer in September 2020. Selvaraj also joined the project in August 2020. The team further brought the stunt choreographer duo Anbariv on board, which marked their first collaboration with Vijay, and screenwriter R. In an interview, Murugadoss stated that the script was not a sequel to any of his previous films, but an original one. Following his approval, the team reported in mid-August 2020 that Thalapathy 65 will enter production soon, with an official announcement on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi (22 August 2020), which did not happen. Murugadoss narrated the final script to Vijay in early August 2020. The script was reported to have Vijay in dual roles. In August 2020, Tamannaah was approached to be the lead actress, collaborating with Vijay after ten years since Sura. Thaman was finalised to compose the music in May 2020, in what would have been his first collaboration with Vijay.

The project was reported to enter production by late April 2020, which did not happen. Ajay Gnanamuthu and Vetrimaaran were initially reported to direct the film, in March 2020, a source claimed that AR Murugadoss had planned to direct Vijay in the tentatively titled Thalapathy 65 (Vijay's 65th film as lead actor). In January 2020, during the production of Master (2021), Vijay reportedly signed for his next project backed by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures, collaborating with them after Vettaikaran (2009), Sura (2010) and Sarkar (2018). ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Īfter a shopping mall in Chennai is hijacked by terrorists who hold the visitors as hostages, Veera Raghavan, a spy also trapped in the mall, decides to save the hostages by eliminating the terrorists. You can provide one by editing this article. This article needs an improved plot summary.

Kiran, respectively.īeast was released in theatres on 13 April 2022. Nirmal and production design supervised by D. The music was composed by Anirudh, cinematography was handled by Manoj Paramahamsa, editing by R. It was shot across various locations in Chennai, including a specially designed set resembling that of a shopping mall where most of the film was shot, whilst sporadic schedules took place in Delhi and Georgia. With an official announcement during December 2020, the film began principal photography in April 2021, and wrapped that December. Nelson was later hired, and wrote a new script for the film. However, the producers ousted Murugadoss from the film in October 2020, after he refused to cut his renumeration. The production rights of Vijay's 65th film as lead actor, which was tentatively titled Thalapathy 65, were acquired by Sun Pictures in early January 2020, and the film was set to be written and directed by AR Murugadoss. It revolves around a spy's crusade to rescue people held hostage in a shopping mall by terrorists. The film stars Vijay and Pooja Hegde, while Selvaraghavan, Yogi Babu and Redin Kingsley play supporting roles. Beast is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Nelson and produced by Sun Pictures.
