Ajith’s next, tentatively called Thala 57, will roll from July

Tamil actor Ajith’s next film, tentatively called Thala 57, will begin work from July. It will be directed by Siva.

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s next film, tentatively titled Thala 57, will begin its shoot in July, a source has said. The film will be directed by Siva, who had previously worked with the actor in Veeram and in 2015’s hit film Vedalam.

Tamil actor Ajith in a shot from 2015's hit film Vedalam. (Official. AJITH/Facebook)

“The makers of the film will officially sign the agreement with Ajith on Thursday. The regular shooting will kick-off from July,” said a source from the film’s unit. This will be their third project in a row, and it will feature music composer Anirudh Ravichander for the second successive time.

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Sathya Jyothi Films is bankrolling this project.