Thalapathy 69 cast update: Bobby Deol confirmed as the antagonist in Vijay's final movie
This announcement comes as a major boost to the already highly anticipated project, Thalapathy 69.
Updated : October 01, 2024 05:19 PM ISTThis announcement comes as a major boost to the already highly anticipated project, Thalapathy 69.
Bobby Deol in Thalapathy 69
After weeks of speculation, it has been officially confirmed that Bollywood actor Bobby Deol will play the antagonist in the much-awaited Thalapathy 69, starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead. This marks Deol’s second venture into Tamil cinema, following his role in the upcoming fantasy epic Kanguva, where he faces off against Suriya.
Bobby Deol, who has recently rejuvenated his career with negative roles—most notably his much-praised performance in Animal—seems to be carving out a niche for himself with these intense portrayals. His entry into Tamil cinema is generating significant buzz, as he prepares to take on a pivotal role in Thalapathy 69. While details of the plot remain closely guarded, industry insiders suggest that the film could be a political drama with deep emotional undertones.
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100% official now, Super happy & excited to announce that @thedeol joins #Thalapathy69 cast 🔥#Thalapathy69CastReveal#Thalapathy @actorvijay sir #HVinoth @anirudhofficial @Jagadishbliss @LohithNK01 pic.twitter.com/KKCfaQZtON
— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) October 1, 2024
According to reports, director H. Vinoth first pitched the story of Thalapathy 69 to Vijay in 2017. However, the project didn't materialize for unknown reasons at the time. Vinoth later attempted to make the film with other superstars, including Kamal Haasan and Ajith Kumar , but the project eventually circled back to Vijay.
It's also reported that with Thalapathy 69, Vijay will become the highest-paid actor in Asia, taking home a staggering Rs 275 crore for his work in the film , which is bankrolled by KVN Productions.
Thalapathy 69 is already generating massive hype, with Vijay fresh off the commercial success of The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT). Fans are particularly emotional about this project, as it may very well be Vijay’s final film before retiring from acting to focus on his political career full-time. The actor has hinted at his intentions to leave cinema following Thalapathy 69 to pursue his political ambitions.
Production for Thalapathy 69 is expected to commence later this week.