Vijay Sethupathi – Maniratnam movie set to take off; Sai Pallavi reportedly finalized as female lead

It is now strongly confirmed within industry circles that Maniratnam’s next directorial venture will feature Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, even though an official announcement from the production house is still awaited. The project has already begun to take shape, with a photoshoot conducted recently involving Vijay Sethupathi, signalling that pre-production is actively progressing under the filmmaker’s supervision.

Early reports suggested that Rukmini Vasanth was being considered to play the female lead. However, the latest updates indicate that Sai Pallavi has now been finalized for the role, marking a fresh and compelling pairing. If confirmed, the film will mark Sai Pallavi’s first collaboration with both Maniratnam and Vijay Sethupathi, adding further anticipation to the project. The actress, known for her expressive performances and strong screen presence, is expected to bring an interesting dynamic to the narrative style of the celebrated director.

Sai Pallavi’s career graph has been on a national upswing. She is already part of the upcoming D55, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy and starring Dhanush, and is also attached to the highly anticipated Ramayana, one of Indian cinema’s biggest ventures in production. With multiple prestigious projects lining up, Sai Pallavi is steadily positioning herself as a major pan-Indian female star.

With the combination of Maniratnam’s vision, Vijay Sethupathi’s versatility, and Sai Pallavi’s rising prominence, the upcoming film is already shaping into one of the most anticipated Tamil projects in the making. An official announcement is expected soon.