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| {{Short description|Upcoming film by Venkat Prabhu}}
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| | name = Thalapathy 68
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| | image = Thalapathy 68 poster.jpg
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| | caption = Announcement poster
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| | director = [[Venkat Prabhu]]
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| | writer = Venkat Prabhu
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| | producer = {{ubl|Kalpathi S. Aghoram|Kalpathi S. Ganesh|Kalpathi S. Suresh}}
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| | starring = {{Plainlist|
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| * [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
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| * [[Prabhu Deva]]
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| * [[Prashanth]]
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| | cinematography = [[Siddhartha Nuni]]
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| | editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]
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| | music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
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| | studio = [[AGS Entertainment]]
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| | released = <!-- {{Film date|df=yes|Y|M|D}} -->
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| | country = India
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| | language = Tamil
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| '''''Thalapathy 68''''' is the [[working title]] of an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film written and directed by [[Venkat Prabhu]] and produced by [[AGS Entertainment]]. The film stars [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], leading an [[ensemble cast]] that includes [[Prabhu Deva]], [[Prashanth]], [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]], [[Vaibhav Reddy|Vaibhav]], [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]], [[Jayaram]] and [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]].
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| Initially, [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] was reported to director the project, but subsequently, Prabhu was brought on board. The film was announced in May 2023 under the tentative title ''Thalapathy 68'', as it is Vijay's 68th film in a leading role. [[Principal photography]] began in October 2023. [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] will compose the music, while the cinematography and editing will be handled by [[Siddhartha Nuni]] and [[Praveen K. L.]]
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| == Cast ==
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| *[[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
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| *[[Prabhu Deva]]
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| *[[Prashanth]]
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| *[[Meenakshi Chaudhary]]
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| *[[Vaibhav Reddy|Vaibhav]]
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| *[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]
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| *[[Jayaram]]
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| *[[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]]
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| == Production ==
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| === Development ===
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| In late November 2021, [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], who had successful collaborations with director [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]], was reported to join hands for the fourth time with the latter for his 68th film in a lead role, after previously working in ''[[Theri (film)|Theri]]'' (2016), ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' (2017) and ''[[Bigil]]'' (2019). It was to begin production after Atlee had finished the works of his debut [[Hindi]] film ''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 November 2021 |title=Vijay and Atlee to join hands again for Thalapathy 68? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/nov/30/vijay-and-atlee-to-join-hands-again-for-thalapathy-68-28123.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419091957/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2021/nov/30/vijay-and-atlee-to-join-hands-again-for-thalapathy-68-28123.html |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> That December, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] posted a picture of him with Vijay, leading to speculations of their collaboration.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 December 2021 |title=Will Yuvan Shankar Raja and Vijay team up after almost two decades? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-yuvan-shankar-raja-and-vijay-team-up-after-almost-two-decades/articleshow/88471671.cms |url-status=live |access-date=22 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127150500/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-yuvan-shankar-raja-and-vijay-team-up-after-almost-two-decades/articleshow/88471671.cms |archive-date=27 January 2023}}</ref> At an award night in May 2022, Yuvan hinted about his reunion with Vijay after ''[[Pudhiya Geethai]]'' (2003), saying that it would happen soon.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 May 2022 |title=Musician Yuvan Shankar Raja confirms about reuniting with Vijay |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/musician-yuvan-shankar-raja-confirms-about-reuniting-with-vijay/articleshow/91721595.cms |url-status=live |access-date=22 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814174026/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/musician-yuvan-shankar-raja-confirms-about-reuniting-with-vijay/articleshow/91721595.cms |archive-date=14 August 2022}}</ref> In May 2023 however, it was confirmed that Atlee would not be directing the film, as he had already committed to another project with actor [[Varun Dhawan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Atlee out of Thalapathy 68! Latest Update on the Vijay starrer |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/32068/thalapathy-68-vijay-movie-update |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516143617/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/32068/thalapathy-68-vijay-movie-update |archive-date=16 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023 |website=Moviecrow}}</ref> That month, there were multiple reports that either [[Venkat Prabhu]] or [[Gopichand Malineni]] would direct the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2023 |title=Venkat Prabhu and Vijay team up for Thalapathy 68? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/may/16/venkat-prabhu-to-direct-thalapthy-68-43483.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516142436/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/may/16/venkat-prabhu-to-direct-thalapthy-68-43483.html |archive-date=16 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2023 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 68 director finalised? Neither Gopichand nor Karthik Subbaraj |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijays-thalapathy-68-director-finalised-neither-gopichand-malineni-nor-karthik-subbaraj/ebedefecd9397 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522150121/https://www.ottplay.com/news/vijays-thalapathy-68-director-finalised-neither-gopichand-malineni-nor-karthik-subbaraj/ebedefecd9397 |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023 |website=[[OTTplay]]}}</ref>
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| Prabhu had met Vijay in mid May and narrated a story to him, by which the latter was impressed. He also asked Prabhu to develop the full script. In an interview that month, Prabhu expressed his idea of doing a [[time loop]] film with Vijay, after previously doing the same for ''[[Maanaadu]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 May 2023 |title=Venkat Prabhu to direct Vijay's 'Thalapathy 68' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/venkat-prabhu-to-direct-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/100293118.cms |url-status=live |access-date=22 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517094435/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/venkat-prabhu-to-direct-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/100293118.cms |archive-date=17 May 2023}}</ref> On 21 May, the film was officially announced by Vijay through his social media pages under the [[working title]] ''Thalapathy 68'', with Prabhu confirmed as the director.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 May 2023 |title='Thalapathy 68': Vijay, Venkat Prabhu team up for their next |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-68-vijay-venkat-prabhu-team-up-for-their-next/article66877089.ece |url-status=live |access-date=21 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522021946/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-68-vijay-venkat-prabhu-team-up-for-their-next/article66877089.ece |archive-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> Kalpathi S. Aghoram, Kalpathi S. Ganesh and Kalpathi S. Suresh were revealed to produce the film under [[AGS Entertainment]]. It is the company's 25th production venture and second collaboration with Vijay after ''Bigil''. Yuvan was confirmed as the music composer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 May 2023 |title=Thalapathy Vijay and Venkat Prabhu to join forces for actor's 68th film. Yuvan Shankar Raja to score music |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-and-venkat-prabhu-to-join-forces-for-actors-68th-film-yuvan-shankar-raja-to-score-music-2382197-2023-05-21 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522145626/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-and-venkat-prabhu-to-join-forces-for-actors-68th-film-yuvan-shankar-raja-to-score-music-2382197-2023-05-21 |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> Cinematography is handled by [[Siddhartha Nuni]],<ref name="VFX scan" /> editing by [[Praveen K. L.]] and art direction by Rajeevan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2023 |title=Thalapathy68 Buzz: This veteran actress to team up with Vijay after 20 years! |url=https://www.thenewstuff.in/thalapathy68-buzz-veteran-actress-team-vijay-after-20-years |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905164510/https://www.thenewstuff.in/thalapathy68-buzz-veteran-actress-team-vijay-after-20-years |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=5 September 2023 |website=The New Stuff}}</ref>
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| Prabhu and Vijay's collaboration had been in talks for about ten months. While working on ''[[Custody (2023 film)|Custody]]'' (2023), Prabhu narrated a short script to Vijay when he was filming for ''[[Varisu]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 May 2023 |title=Here's when Venkat Prabhu okayed 'Thalapathy 68' with Vijay |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-when-venkat-prabhu-okayed-thalapathy-68-with-vijay/articleshow/100418383.cms |url-status=live |access-date=22 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522145950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-when-venkat-prabhu-okayed-thalapathy-68-with-vijay/articleshow/100418383.cms |archive-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2023 |title='Dreams Do Come True': Director Venkat Prabhu's Lovely Note On Next With Thalapathy Vijay |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/dreams-do-come-true-director-venkat-prabhus-lovely-note-on-next-with-thalapathy-vijay-7882927.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522145955/https://www.news18.com/movies/dreams-do-come-true-director-venkat-prabhus-lovely-note-on-next-with-thalapathy-vijay-7882927.html |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> Furthermore, multiple reports stated that Vijay would receive a remuneration of {{INRConvert|200|c}}, which would make him the highest-paid film actor in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Meet India's highest paid actor and it's not Salman, Shah Rukh, Akshay, Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Ram Charan or Big B |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-meet-india-s-highest-paid-actor-vijay-not-salman-shah-rukh-akshay-prabhas-hrithik-allu-arjun-jr-ntr-big-b-3044921 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604044453/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-meet-india-s-highest-paid-actor-vijay-not-salman-shah-rukh-akshay-prabhas-hrithik-allu-arjun-jr-ntr-big-b-3044921 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=[[DNA India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Goud |first=Priyanka |date=19 May 2023 |title=Thalapathy Vijay becomes highest paid Indian actor, charges Rs 200 crores for next with Venkat Prabhu? |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thalapathy-vijay-becomes-highest-paid-indian-actor-charges-rs-200-crores-for-next-with-venkat-prabhu-1221876 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523063732/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thalapathy-vijay-becomes-highest-paid-indian-actor-charges-rs-200-crores-for-next-with-venkat-prabhu-1221876 |archive-date=23 May 2023 |access-date=25 May 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> In August, the team left for Los Angeles to use visual effects scanning to create the look of one of Vijay's characters; this technique was previously used for ''[[Fan (film)|Fan]]'' (2016) and ''[[Indian 2]]''.<ref name="VFX scan">{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=26 August 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68 team takes off to LA for 3D VFX scan |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/thalapathy-68-team-takes-off-to-la-for-3d-vfx-scan-732207 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826051146/https://www.dtnext.in/xhr/admin/get-h-comments |archive-date=26 August 2023 |access-date=26 August 2023 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref> A [[Muhurat shot|muhurat]] puja was held on 2 October 2023 at [[Prasad Labs]] in [[Chennai]] with the presence of the film's cast and crew.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2 October 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68: Vijay & Venkat Prabhu's new film begins with a pooja in Chennai |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/thalapathy-68-vijay-venkat-prabhus-new-film-begins-with-a-pooja-in-chennai-2708976 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002140325/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/thalapathy-68-vijay-venkat-prabhus-new-film-begins-with-a-pooja-in-chennai-2708976 |archive-date=2 October 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>
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| === Casting ===
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| Vijay was reported to play dual roles as father and son, which he previously did in ''Bigil''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 August 2023 |title=Vijay to play dual roles, as father and son, in VP's #Thalapathy68 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-play-dual-roles-as-father-and-son-in-vps-thalapathy68/articleshow/103121873.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=31 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829133207/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-play-dual-roles-as-father-and-son-in-vps-thalapathy68/articleshow/103121873.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=29 August 2023}}</ref> In late May 2023, [[S. J. Suryah]] was reported to play the antagonist, after previously doing so for ''Mersal''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 May 2023 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 68 with director Venkat Prabhu to feature SJ Suryah as the villain? Deets here |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijays-thalapathy-68-with-director-venkat-prabhu-to-feature-sj-suryah-as-the-villain-2382925-2023-05-23 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523105408/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijays-thalapathy-68-with-director-venkat-prabhu-to-feature-sj-suryah-as-the-villain-2382925-2023-05-23 |archive-date=23 May 2023 |access-date=25 May 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> It was also reported that either [[Tamannaah Bhatia]], [[Jyothika]] or [[Krithi Shetty]] were in consideration for the lead actress;<ref>{{Cite web |last=பாரதிராஜா |first=மை. |date=22 May 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68: 'மக்கள் எங்கிட்ட எதிர்பார்க்கறது அதுதான்!' சொல்லி அடிக்கும் வெங்கட்பிரபு |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/thalapathy-68-movie-latest-updates |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522134557/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/thalapathy-68-movie-latest-updates |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=25 May 2023 |website=[[Ananda Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 June 2023 |title=Is Venkat Prabhu considering Jyotika to play the female lead in 'Thalapathy 68'? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-venkat-prabhu-considering-jyotika-to-play-the-female-lead-in-thalapathy-68/articleshow/100841860.cms |url-status=live |access-date=9 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609045229/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-venkat-prabhu-considering-jyotika-to-play-the-female-lead-in-thalapathy-68/articleshow/100841860.cms |archive-date=9 June 2023}}</ref> however, it was later reported that Prabhu considered [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] in lead actress role, paired alongside the father character of Vijay, and [[Priyanka Arul Mohan]] or [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]] for the son character.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=Thalapathy Vijay to reunite with Simran for Thalapathy 68 as talks with Jyothika fall through; Reports |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thalapathy-vijay-to-reunite-with-simran-for-thalapathy-68-as-talks-with-jyothika-fall-through-reports-1240036 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831190740/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thalapathy-vijay-to-reunite-with-simran-for-thalapathy-68-as-talks-with-jyothika-fall-through-reports-1240036 |archive-date=31 August 2023 |access-date=31 August 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 September 2023 |title=Priyanka Mohan to play the female lead in Vijay's 'Thalapathy 68'? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priyanka-mohan-to-play-the-female-lead-in-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/103348063.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=4 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904144237/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priyanka-mohan-to-play-the-female-lead-in-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/103348063.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=4 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2 October 2023 |title=Meenakshi Chaudhary roped in for Vijay's 'Thalapathy 68'? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/meenakshi-chaudhary-roped-in-for-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/104099271.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003060812/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/meenakshi-chaudhary-roped-in-for-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/104099271.cms |archive-date=3 October 2023}}</ref> [[Prabhu Deva]] was also reported to be part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 August 2023 |title=Prabhudheva and Jai to play significant roles in Thalapathy's 68th |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prabhudheva-and-jai-to-play-significant-roles-in-thalapathys-68th/articleshow/103008606.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=30 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831043159/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prabhudheva-and-jai-to-play-significant-roles-in-thalapathys-68th/articleshow/103008606.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=31 August 2023}}</ref> In early September, [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] was reported to be a part of the cast,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-06 |title=Buzz: Prashanth to join the cast of 'Thalapathy 68' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/buzz-prashanth-to-join-the-cast-of-thalapathy-68/articleshow/103419652.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2023-09-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907074438/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/buzz-prashanth-to-join-the-cast-of-thalapathy-68/articleshow/103419652.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=7 September 2023}}</ref> and [[Prashanth]] was confirmed to be in talks for playing an important role in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-08 |title=Prashanth in talks to play a crucial role in #Thalapathy68 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prashanth-in-talks-to-play-a-crucial-role-in-thalapathy68/articleshow/103490118.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2023-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913082000/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prashanth-in-talks-to-play-a-crucial-role-in-thalapathy68/articleshow/103490118.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=13 September 2023}}</ref> Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Chaudhary, Priyanka, Sneha, [[Laila (actress)|Laila]], [[Vaibhav Reddy|Vaibhav]], [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Jayaram]] were confirmed to be a part of the cast, as they were present at the muhurat puja.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=3 October 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68 launched; AI-based song to be filmed today |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/thalapathy-68-launched-ai-based-song-to-be-filmed-today-739626 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003131744/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/thalapathy-68-launched-ai-based-song-to-be-filmed-today-739626 |archive-date=3 October 2023 |access-date=3 October 2023 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=3 October 2023 |title=Jayaram, Mohan and Meenakshi to join cast of Vijay's 'Thalapathy 68' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayaram-mohan-and-meenakshi-to-join-cast-of-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/104121664.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=3 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003132242/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayaram-mohan-and-meenakshi-to-join-cast-of-vijays-thalapathy-68/articleshow/104121664.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=3 October 2023}}</ref>
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| [[Principal photography]] commenced on 3 October 2023 with the first schedule in [[Chennai]].<ref name="shootbegins">{{Cite web |date=3 October 2023 |title=Vijay, Venkat Prabhu's 'Thalapathy 68' shoot begins. Mohan, Prashanth to join cast |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-venkat-prabhus-thalapathy-68-shoot-begins-mohan-prashanth-to-join-cast-2443566-2023-10-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003074934/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-venkat-prabhus-thalapathy-68-shoot-begins-mohan-prashanth-to-join-cast-2443566-2023-10-03 |archive-date=3 October 2023 |access-date=3 October 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> A song revolving around the younger Vijay and choreographed by [[Raju Sundaram]] would be filmed in this schedule using artificial intelligence.<ref name=":1" />
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| == Music ==
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| The soundtrack and film score will be composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, in his second collaboration with Vijay after ''Pudhiya Geethai'', and tenth with Prabhu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 June 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68 composer Yuvan Shankar Raja's last album for Vijay was in 2003! |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/thalapathy-68-when-yuvan-shankar-raja-last-composed-for-thalapathy-vijay-in-2003/8d49c60551359 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609051808/https://www.ottplay.com/news/thalapathy-68-when-yuvan-shankar-raja-last-composed-for-thalapathy-vijay-in-2003/8d49c60551359 |archive-date=9 June 2023 |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref> The audio rights were reportedly bought by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] for a record price.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2023 |title=BUZZ: Thalapathy 68 audio rights backed for a groundbreaking deal; highest ever in Tamil cinema history |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/buzz-thalapathy-68-audio-rights-backed-for-a-groundbreaking-deal-highest-ever-in-tamil-cinema-history-1230488 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822062954/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/buzz-thalapathy-68-audio-rights-backed-for-a-groundbreaking-deal-highest-ever-in-tamil-cinema-history-1230488 |archive-date=22 August 2023 |access-date=22 August 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> Yuvan said the first single would be a [[dappankuthu]] number.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68 first single to be a Kuthu song, reveals film's composer |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/32425/thalapathy-68-vijay-first-single-yuvan-shankar-raja |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910052601/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/32425/thalapathy-68-vijay-first-single-yuvan-shankar-raja |archive-date=10 September 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=Moviecrow}}</ref>
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| A few days after the film was announced, a large banner promoting it was erected in Malaysia. However, it was unclear whether it was put up by the production company or the fans.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 May 2023 |title=Thalapathy 68 craze: A massive poster is put up in Malaysia |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-68-craze-a-massive-poster-is-put-up-in-malaysia/articleshow/100478151.cms |url-status=live |access-date=25 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525114259/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-68-craze-a-massive-poster-is-put-up-in-malaysia/articleshow/100478151.cms |archive-date=25 May 2023}}</ref>
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| == Release ==
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| === Home media ===
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| The streaming rights were reportedly acquired by [[Netflix]] for a record price.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=Trending: Thalapathy68 sets streaming world ablaze! This OTT giant snatches the rights! |url=https://www.thenewstuff.in/trending-thalapathy68-sets-streaming-world-ablaze-ott-giant-snatches-rights-record-price |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=The New Stuff |language=en |archive-date=19 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919182601/https://www.thenewstuff.in/trending-thalapathy68-sets-streaming-world-ablaze-ott-giant-snatches-rights-record-price |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| == References ==
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| == External links ==
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| * {{IMDb title|tt27487934}}
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