SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT - VIKRAM’S NEXT TO BE DIRECTED BY SIMBU’S DIRECTOR There were many speculations on who would be directing Vikram’s next film after Iru Mugan. Some said he will be teaming up with Dharani while some reported it would be Anand Shankar. Even names like Socrates and Arun Kumar were also in contention to direct Vikram’s next. But, look who has got this golden opportunity to direct Chiyaan! It would be Vijay Chander, the director who made Vaalu with Simbu. No one saw this coming but it looks like Vikram liked the script that Vijay narrated to him. The film will be funded by SFF productions and will soon go on floors. Other cast and technicians will be announced shortly. When we spoke to Vijay Chander about this, he was shocked that the news was out and told us that it would be a mass commercial entertainer.
OFFICIAL WORD: IS VIKRAM’S NEXT A REMAKE OF DON’T BREATHE? We were the first to inform that a producer is interested to remake a superhit Hollywood film, Don’t Breathe, if Vikram acts in it. This project is still in talks and nothing has been finalized yet. Now there are many rumors doing the rounds that Vikram’s next film to be directed by Vaalu director Vijay Chander will be the remake of Don’t Breathe. To get some clarity regarding this movie, we got in touch with Vijay Chander and this is what he had to say, “My film with Vikram sir is definitely not the remake of Don’t Breathe. I have written a fresh script for him and it will be a mass commercial potboiler.”
Chiyaan Vikram will soon be working under the direction of Vijay Chander. It is said that this project is being bankrolled by Silverline Film Factory who was earlier involved in Karikalan, starring Vikram. This project was shelved and since the production firm has Vikram’s dates, they would be funding the current project with Vijay Chander as director. Sources tell behindwoods that the team is planning to complete the film in straight forty five days. Now that would really be a commendable one. Currently they are in the process of finalizing the cast and crew. On the other hand, director Gautham Menon had told behindwoods that he had narrated a story to Chiyaan and that they would be teaming soon.
Sai Pallavi, who created a sensation of sorts with her debut film Premam is now the latest toast of the season. The latest update reveals that Sai will apparently be doing the female lead’s role in Chiyaan Vikram’s new film. Currently, Vikram is busy taking his new film with director Vijay Chander on floors and the makers are busy holding discussions with Sai Pallavi for playing the female lead. Though this news has not received any confirmation, this news has created a frenzy in the Tamil media. As of now, Sai is busy shooting for her debut Telugu film Fida opposite Varun Tej.
Vikram to undergo a transformation for Don't Breathe remake Though there were several speculations doing the rounds about Vikram's upcoming projects, Saamy 2 was the only film which was confirmed... until recently, that is, when we heard that Vikram has begun training for a film, which will be the remake of the much-talked about Hollywood film Don't Breathe. A source reveals, “Vikram has started his specially prescribed diet two weeks ago. The plan is that the project might go on floors around December, if all goes well. The film will be adapted to Tamil sensi bilities -it may have Ooty or Kodaikanal as the backdrop, and efforts are being made to make Vikram look like the character in the original version.He will sport a look which is quite different from the ones he maintained in I and Iru Mugan. He will appear a little lean compared to his physique in Iru Mugan, but will come across as a fit and strong person.“ Meanwhile, there were reports that Anand Shankar will direct Vikram again, and the reports claimed that the two were teaming up for Don't Breathe's remake. When contacted, remake. When contacted, Anand said, “I think it is a little complicated to say anything now. We have been bouncing off a few ideas, which are under discussion.For now, nothing has been materialised as it is a really long process. I am also busy with a fresh script. So, I haven't exactly decided on what I will take up next.
Don’t Breathe Tamil remake: Vikram flaunts his new stunning look It is almost official. Actor Chiyaan Vikram will be reprising Stephen Lang’s role in the Tamil remake of Hollywood film Don’t Breathe. The actor was recently caught by the shutterbugs in his new look from his upcoming film. In the picture, which is creating quite a buzz on social media, the actor is sporting a thick beard and has got shredded physique in preparation for his role in the remake of the super hit Hollywood thriller. And he surely reminds of Stephen Lang in the makeover. Just weeks ago, Hollywood director Fede Alvarez had said that talks for the Tamil remake of his film Don’t Breathe were on. Fede confirmed the news on Twitter while responding to a question. “All true! (And exciting),” he tweeted. While Vikram playing the role of a blind assassin in the Tamil remake has been widely reported by the media, the makers are yet to officially announce the project. According to reports, the film will be helmed by Anand Shankar, who gave this year’s one of the box office blockbusters Iru Mugan with Vikram in the lead role. The Tamil remake will have some changes from the original Hollywood film to suit the sensibilities of the native audience and will be shot in the scenic hill stations like Ooty or Kodaikanal, said reports. Vikram has also been on a special diet to lose weight to play the role as the shooting for the film is expected to commence from December.
