Thalapathy 66: Vijay-Rashmika Mandanna begin shooting for their first film together; see BTS photos

Actress Rashmika Mandanna will play the female lead opposite actor Vijay in his next film that is to be directed by Vamshi Paidipally.

National Crush Rashmika Mandanna will be playing the leading lady opposite Vijay in the movie that will also feature some stellar cast.

Vijay and Rashmika begin shooting for their next film. The action thriller features him as a spy on a mission to rescue people held hostage in a shopping mall by terrorists.

Thalapathy Vijay’s 66th film to be helmed by National Award-Winning director Vamshi Paidipally and produced by the National-Award winning producer Dil Raju & Shirish of Sri Venkateswara Creations will be mounted on a lavish scale.

Thalapathy 66 will mark the first film of Vijay and Rashmika together.

The yet-to-be-titled movie has been launched in grand manner with pooja ceremony in Chennai. The film’s regular shoot has also commenced today.

A candid photo of Rashmika and Vijay from the sets of Thalapathy 66.

Composer S Thaman will render soundtracks for the movie. While Vamshi Paidipally penned the first-of-its-kind subject for Vijay. The story and screenplay were penned by Hari and Ashishor Solomon. Karthick Palani will crank the camera, while KL Praveen will take care of editing. Sri Harshith Reddy and Sri Hanshitha are the co-producers of the film. Sunil Babu & Vaishnavi Reddy are the production designers.