Puri Jagannadh to direct Vijay Sethupathi in a pan-Indian movie; shooting to begin in June-OxBig News Network

Puri Jagannadh, Vijay Sethupathi and Charmme
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Ace Telugu filmmaker Puri Jagannadh has teamed up with Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi for a new pan-Indian film that is set to be released in all Indian languages, the makers announced on Sunday (March 30).

The film is set to be produced by Puri’s frequent collaborator, producer and former actor Charmme Kaur. Puri announced the news on his social media handles by sharing a picture with Vijay and Charmme.

Notably, the post also mentions that the film will go on floors in June. Other details regarding the cast and crew are yet to be announced.

The upcoming film will mark Vijay’s third film in Telugu, after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Uppena. Last seen in Viduthalai: Part 2 and Maharaja, the actor has Arumuga Kumar’s Ace, Mysskin’s Train, and an untitled film with Pandiraj in the line-up.

Puri, meanwhile, hasn’t had much luck in his recent directorials, with both Liger, starring Vijay Deverakonda, andDouble iSmart, starring Ram Pothineni, turning out to be disasters at the box office.