Mumbai: Before the South Star Thalapathy Vijay takes the final bow, ending his four decades of illustrious film career, his tentatively titled movie ‘Thalapathy 69’ has been announced with Bollywood’s Bobby Deol in a prominent role.
Bobby Deol, who recently won the IIFA award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, is hugely excited to be part of the venture. He will continue his antagonistic streak in Vijay’s upcoming pan-India movie. Bobby’s ‘Aashram’ shown on a streaming platform catapulted him as a master in a negative role and made him the darling of moviegoers. His role in ‘Animal’ also received rave reviews for playing a dark character.
Vijay, who is fondly called Thalapathy (commander) by his fans, is an icon of Tamil cinema. After the movie, he will switch to full-time politics and join his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He announced the launch of his party in February this year.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the film’s makers officially announced Bobby’s inclusion in the film, writing, “100% official now, Super happy & excited to announce that @thedeol joins #Thalapathy69 cast #Thalapathy69CastReveal #Thalapathy @actorvijay sir #HVinoth @anirudhofficial @Jagadishbliss @LohithNK01.”
Bobby, known for his versatility and memorable performances across genres, is set to add a dynamic new dimension to this grand project.
Earlier, Thalapathy Vijay was seen in Venkat Prabhu’s ‘The GOAT’ in which he played dual roles. The movie revolves around an anti-terrorist squad leader who loses his son on a trip to Thailand. However, in a turn of events, it is revealed that the son has a dangerous plan up his sleeve against his father.
The film also starred Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Ajmal Ameer, and Meenakshi Chaudhary in key roles.
Meanwhile, ‘Thalapathy’ is directed by H. Vinoth and is set for a massive release in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, ensuring a truly pan-Indian experience that will engage audiences across regions. This project is a fitting tribute to Thalapathy Vijay’s illustrious three-decade career, promising a thrilling cinematic finale that fans nationwide eagerly await.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana for KVN Productions, Thalapathy 69 features music by Anirudh. The film is scheduled for release in October 2025.
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–IANS
