Gautham Menon's new script for Vijay

While the industry is abuzz with reports that Gautham Menon won't be doing Yohan with Vijay, we now hear that the filmmaker is likely to narrate another story to the actor.

A source says, "Gautham Menon and Vijay were supposed to join hands for Yohan, a stylish spy thriller, this year. Though the first look posters of the film were released and Rahman had been roped in, now the two don't seem to be happy with the script."

Gautham Menon clarifies on Yohan & Thupariyum Anand

In other news, Gautham added that his Yohan Adhyayam Ondru with Vijay will not be happening. Vijay apparently is all set to work with AL Vijay after Thuppaki with AR Murugadoss. When asked if Gautham will begin Thupariyum Anand wih Suriya after NEP, Gautham only informed that he wants to concentrate on NEP for now and only when it is done will he think about what his next film will be. Fans are very disappointed that his Vijay film won't be taking off for now.

VIJAY and Kajal in Geneva

Vijay's upcoming film Thuppaki has been garnering a lot attention. The film, which has Kajal Aggarwal in the female lead has garnered lot of attention and has raked up curiosity levels among the audience even before its release.
The latest we hear is the lead pair is off to Geneva, Switzerland to can a number. The film's music is by Harris Jayaraj and is directed by A R Murugadoss of Ghajini fame. Kajal, was missing from the audio launch of her film with Suriya, Maattraan, as she was shooting for a Telugu film opposite Junior NTR. Now, the actress will join the sets of Thuppaki.

Vijay TV bags Thuppakki satellite rights

It looks like Vijay TV has paid a record price for the satellite rights of actor Vijay's Thuppaki directed by A R Murugadoss. After garnering terrific TRPs earlier this year for telecasting Vijay's Nanban, which released for Pongal earlier this year, we hear that the channel was quite aggressively trying to get hold of the rights for Thuppaki as well.

The film is still on the floors and is expected to release on Diwali. Rumours are rife that the director is actually planning to remake this film in Hindi with Akshay Kumar in the lead.

Thuppaki is said to be a stylish action entertainer and has Kajal Aggarwal pairing up with Vijay for the first time. The film has music by hitmaker Harris Jayaraj while the cinematography is by visual wizard Santhosh Sivan.

According to sources in the film's unit, "The shooting for the film is about 70 per cent complete with a couple of songs yet to be picturised in addition to the usual patchwork. But Murugadoss sir is currently editing the shot segments with editor Antony. Once Kajal Aggarwal completes her Maattrraan commitments, we'll be shooting the songs."