Jackie Shroff lands a pivotal role in THIS South Superstar’s next film

Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, after winning fans with his role in 2016 Tamil film ‘Maayavan’, has been roped in to play a crucial role in Vijay’s yet-untitled project. The film, dubbed as ‘Thalapathy 63’, is a sports-based drama featuring South superstar Vijay in the role of a coach.

The producer of the film, Archana Kalpathi of AGS Entertainment, announced the collaboration with a tweet.

Check out her tweet here:

We are happy to welcome #JackieShroff Sir on board #Thalapathy63 ? pic.twitter.com/S4M67WZ9RP

— Archana Kalpathi (@archanakalpathi) March 21, 2019

As per a DNA report, Jackie Shroff will lock horns with Vijay in the film as the antagonist, who holds a prominent post in the football association in India.

Vijay and Nayanthara starrer ‘Thalapathy 63’ is reportedly a period sports drama with the actor essaying the role of a football coach. As per a India Today report, the makers of the film have cast 16 newcomers who will be essaying the role of football players in the film. Along with Vijay and Nayanthara, the film also stars Kathir, Yogi Babu, Vivek, Daniel Balaji and Anandraj.

‘Thalapathy 63’ is slated to release on October 27 this year.

On the work front, Jackie Shroff will soon be seen in Salman Khan starrer period drama ‘Bharat’. The Ali Abbas Zafar directorial is based on a hit Korean movie ‘Ode To My Father’. Also starring Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani, Nora Fatehi and Sunil Grover in pivotal roles, the movie will hit the screens this Eid.

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