Sanjay Dutt back as villain in Lokesh Kanagaraj's next film with Thalapathy Vijay. Here are details

There is a buzz that actor Sanjay Dutt will soon be seen as a villain again after his fantastic performance as the antagonist in KGF: Chapter 2. Sanjay Dutt's power-packed performance as Adheera in KGF: Chapter 2 garnered rave reviews from viewers and critics. Now, the veteran actor is set to act in Lokesh Kanagaraj's next directorial.

What will be Sanjay Dutt's next film as an antagonist?

According to a renowned media, Sanjay Dutt is all set to act as an antagonist in Lokesh Kanagaraj's film 'Thalapathy 67' (yet-to-be-tilted), a gangster-based action thriller. The film will feature Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role. It has been heard that the film's script demands multiple villains with their powerful presence. After KGF: Chapter 2's success, Sanjay Dutt has been considered a perfect match for one of the many antagonists. With this film, Sanjay Dutt will mark his debut in Tamil cinema.

How much does Sanjay Dutt charge for Lokesh Kanagaraj's film?

According to the buzz, Lokesh has been in conversation with Dutt, and things have finally settled. Dutt is being paid a whopping amount of Rs 10 crore for his performance in the negative role in the film.

Besides Sanjay Dutt, who else will act in 'Thalapathy 67'?

In Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction, Thalapathy Vijay will appear as a gangster in a salt and pepper look. This film is to mark the actor's 67th film in this industry. It has also been heard that actress Trisha Krishnan will be seen in the wife's role of Vijay. Actors like Prithviraj Sukumaran, Arjun Sarja, and Samantha are said to be approached for some crucial roles. However, there has been no official announcement of the film's casting until now.

When will the shooting begin for Lokesh Kanagaraj's film?

The report further revealed that Lokesh Kanagaraj plans to release the film pan India, especially after his success with Vikram in the Northern belt. The shooting of his next film is expected to start by October or November this year.