Cricketer Irfan Pathan to make acting debut through Vikram film!
Ace cricketer Irfan Pathan is to make his acting debut in a Tamil film!
Yes, sporting sensation Irfan Pathan is now a part of Vikram’s upcoming film, tentatively titled #Vikram58. The film is being directed by Ajay Gnananmuthu and produced by Lalith Kumar’s Seven Screen Studio.
Irfan Pathan, the orchestrator of the surgical strike on the Pakistan Cricket team’s top batting order with the unforgettable test hat trick at Lahore in 2006 will be debuting as an actor in a prominent role in this project. The all rounder will be making a return to Tamil Nadu after playing for CSK in 2015.
Vikram, who is known for pulling off the most demanding roles with ease, has teamed up with Ajay Gnanamuthu, who has delivered two hits –Demonte Colony and Imaikaa Nodigal– back to back.
Already touted as the most expected film releasing in 2020, this announcement has created a buzz in the industry. Ajay Gnanamuthu is known for bringing on screen some remarkable characters in his last two outings and it will be exciting to see what he has in store for Irfan Pathan.
The principal photography for the film began on October 4. The film will be shot in multiple locations across India and different countries.
A R Rahman will be scoring the music for this film while Sivakumar Vijayan will be cranking the camera. Amaran has been appointed the art director of this film.
Sources close to the unit say that the team will make announcements on the other members of the cast and crew shortly.