In a surprising turn of events, the Tamil film industry, particularly Kollywood, is buzzing with the news of a major casting change in one of Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming projects. Initially, Malayalam actor Mammootty was set to play a significant role alongside Sethupathi in this film. However, recent developments indicate that Mammootty has exited the project before the commencement of shooting. The reason behind his departure is intriguing – the film, initially planned as a feature, was later decided to be turned into a web series, prompting Mammootty to step back from the project.
Stepping into Mammootty’s shoes is none other than Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff. This marks Shroff’s first collaboration with Vijay Sethupathi. Shroff, who recently impressed audiences with his role in the blockbuster hit Jailer, alongside superstar Rajinikanth, and is known for his performances in Tamil films like Bigil and Aaranya Kaandam, is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the film.
Vijay Sethupathi, a leading actor in the Tamil film industry, has been making strides as a pan-India star. Following the success of Jawan, Sethupathi has been working on several Hindi projects, including Merry Christmas and Gandhi Talks, while also committing to numerous Tamil films. Among these is Maharaja, which will be his 50th film, and Train, directed by Mysskin. Additionally, Sethupathi has committed to another Tamil film directed by Manikandan, produced by Hotstar. This project with Jackie Shroff is also among the list of his Tamil ventures.
This casting shift in Vijay Sethupathi’s film has generated significant interest among fans and industry watchers, eager to see how this change will influence the final product. With the production expected to start soon, the anticipation for this web series is already high.
