The hot breaking news that top Tamil actor Simbu is planning to produce a Rs. 250 Crores budget mega film has caused a sensation in Kollywood. Simbu is one of the few actors in Tamil cinema who enjoys a large loyal fan following despite the fact that there is a long gap between his films. He last appeared in the 2023 gangster drama ‘Pathu Thala’ also starring Gautham Karthik and Priya Bhavani Shankar.
Simbu fans are eagerly awaiting for news about Simbu’s ‘STR 48’ which was announced several months back by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. The period film directed by Desingh Periyasamy reportedly has Simbu in dual roles as the hero and villain and involves a huge budget. However the project never took off and many reasons were given including the red card on Simbu imposed by Vels Films International and also extensive preproduction.
A few weeks back there were reports that Raaj Kamal Films International is detaching itself from the project and talks are on with frontline producers including AGS Entertainment, Connect Media & PK Prime Productions. Now latest reports add to this speculation that the project is indeed changing hands.
According to the latest buzz Simbu who is mighty impressed by the screenplay of Desingh Periyasamy has decided to produce the film with the new budget of Rs.250 Crores. It is further said that the handsome star is keen to start the film as his milestone fiftieth film and it will have the working title of ‘STR 50’. The official word on this still developing story is awaited.
Meanwhile Simbu is busy shooting for his upcoming biggie ‘Thug Life’ directed by Maniratnam that also has Trisha and Kamal Haasan in parallel lead roles. It is said that Simbu’s new look in the film will be a treat to his fans. Another interesting project that is likely to be added to Simbu’s movie list is ‘STR 49’ to be directed by Jude Anthany Joseph of ‘2018’ fame.
