Chiyaan 61: Vikram's Next With Director Pa. Ranjith Gets Officially Launched

Chennai, July 16 - Tamil star Vikram aka Chiyaan Vikram, who is waiting for the release of his long-awaited action thriller movie Cobra, has teamed up with director Pa. Ranjith for his next movie, tentatively titled Chiyaan 61. It marks Vikram's first collaboration with the director, who is known for the movies like "Kabali" (2016), "Kaala" (2018), and "Sarpatta Parambarai" (2021).

"Chiyaan 61" is touted to be a period action drama film and will reportedly be shot in 3D. On Saturday, the movie was officially launched with the Pooja ceremony. It will be produced by KE GnanavelRaja under his banner Studio Green and Pa. Ranjith's Neelam Productions.

We are delighted to launch our #ProductionNo22 #ChiyaanVikram sir Starring #Chiyaan61 Directed by Pa.Ranjith Produced by KE GnanavelRaja#Chiyaan61Pooja @studiogreen2 @kegvraja @officialneelam @beemji @kishorkumardop @Lovekeegam @gvprakash @EditorSelva @moorthy_artdir pic.twitter.com/4Jol7w2V2i

— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) July 16, 2022

Meanwhile, Vikram's "Cobra" is scheduled to release on August 11 in theaters worldwide. Directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu, the movie also stars Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead (Tamil debut), along with former India cricketer turned actor Irfan Pathan (acting debut), Miya George, Roshan Mathew, and Sarjano Khalid, among others in supporting roles.

Apart from "Cobra", Vikram will also be starring in Mani Ratnam's magnum opus "Ponniyin Selvan: I", which is slated for September 30 later this year. He will be sharing screen space with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and Trisha, along with others in prominent roles.

Stay tuned...