On Rashmika Mandanna's 26th birthday on Tuesday, the makers of Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming 66th film have announced that the actor has joined the cast as the leading lady.

The film will be directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under their production house Sri Venkateswara Creations. This will be her first movie with Vijay, Vamshi Paidipally and Sri Venkateswara Creations.