Actress Malavika Mohanan has discreetly commenced shooting for an upcoming Tamil film titled 'Pocket Novel', co-starring Vijay Sethupathi. She is currently stationed in Chennai for an extensive month-long production schedule of this highly anticipated project.
A Reunion of Acclaimed Talents
The film marks the much-awaited reunion between acclaimed filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi, following their critically celebrated collaboration in 'Super Deluxe'. The director-actor duo previously earned widespread praise for pushing cinematic boundaries with the 2019 cult drama, which garnered a dedicated following.
Reuniting on Screen Again
Interestingly, 'Pocket Novel' also brings Malavika Mohanan and Vijay Sethupathi together again after their successful outing in Lokesh Kanagaraj's 2021 blockbuster 'Master'. In that film, Sethupathi portrayed a menacing antagonist, while Mohanan played the female lead opposite Thalapathy Vijay, who has since transitioned into politics and was recently appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Speaking about 'Pocket Novel', Vijay Sethupathi remained guarded regarding the film's details but hinted at a completely fresh dynamic with Mohanan. He stated, "I can't tell you much about 'Pocket Novel' right now. All I can say is that Malavika and I share a completely contrasting equation compared to 'Master'. I am completely done with villainous roles now."
The actor also had glowing words for director Thiagarajan Kumararaja, crediting him for providing one of the most challenging roles of his career. "He gave me my career's most challenging role in 'Super Deluxe', where I played a cross-dresser. My role in 'Pocket Novel' will again shock the audience," Sethupathi added.
Anticipation Builds
With Thiagarajan Kumararaja returning to the director's chair and Vijay Sethupathi promising another unconventional character, 'Pocket Novel' is already generating strong curiosity among Tamil cinema enthusiasts. The project is expected to push creative boundaries once again, much like its predecessor.
