Thalapathy 69: Joseph Vijay’s Shocking Demand of Rs 250 Crores Delays Production; Is The Film Shelved?

Chennai: Thalapathy Vijay, an undisputed star of Tamil cinema is widely celebrated for his popularity and charm. Surprisingly, he’s planning to bid farewell to his movie career to follow his political aspirations. Before his symbolic exit, he plans to leave his mark with two more films, notably the ‘Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) and his upcoming film Thalapathy 69 is likely to be ventured by H Vinoth. However, media reports claim that the producers for Vijay’s last film backed out when Vijay demanded a whopping amount as his acting fee. Scroll down to find more details.
Is ‘Thalapathy 69’ Going to Happen? Here’s What We Know
News reports indicated by Koimoi indicate that Vijay was initially paid a hefty sum of 200 crores for his most recent film. However, he demanded an increased salary of 250 crores and suggested bringing in H Vinoth to helm the project. But his demands were turned down by Danayya, leading Vijay to exit his association with the project. Vijay reportedly felt that H Vinoth’s foothold in the Southern film industry wasn’t strong enough to ensure the monetary success of a film with a hefty budget.
Current updates about Thalapathy 69 reveal that the film is still in a producer hunt. Word circling around suggests that KVN Productions is possibly in the running, although no official contract inked yet, according to the coverage by Track Tollywood. There are some whispers that investors may have doubts concerning H Vinoth’s directorial talent. Additionally, the 250 crore price tag attached to Thalapathy Vijay’s services is viewed as hefty.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Political Front
In February, the well-known Tamil cinema star declared the birth of his own political group, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), pledging complete dedication to the political landscape. He’s bowing out of his acting career as his party’s main aim is to get ready for the uphill battle of the 2026 assembly elections. However, he has made sure to honour his current film contracts before plunging headfirst into the political domain.
Vijay’s Profesional Front
Thalapathy Vijay’s fans are standing on the brink of excitement as his next venture “The Greatest Of All Time” by Venkat Prabhu is due to air on September 5, 2024. After this project, Vijay won’t miss a beat; he’ll be starring in his 69th film aptly named “Thalapathy 69”. Earlier, there were whispers that DVV Danayya of RRR fame would put this project on his producer’s hat, but it seems he has stepped away from the endeavor.