Chiyaan Vikram to play a cook on Anand Shankar's upcoming action thriller
Updated On: 17 April, 2026 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vikram reunites with director Anand Shankar for Chiyaan63, announced on the actor’s birthday. The ‘First Flame’ video hints at a fierce role, with Vikram playing a seemingly calm yet dangerous cook

Chiyaan Vikram's next to be directed by Anand Shankar
It's official! Popular star Vikram's next film, tentatively being referred to as #Chiyaan63, will be directed by well-known filmmaker Anand Shankar, its makers announced on Friday. This marks the director and actor's reunion after a decade. They had earlier collaborated for the film Iru Mugan(2016). The makers of Vikram's next made the announcement on the occasion of the actor's birthday on Friday. The film is to be produced by one of Tamil cinema's most reputed production houses, Sathya Jyothi Films.
Chiyaan Vikram's next announced
Taking to its social media timelines to make the announcement, Sathya Jyothi Films said, "What starts as a FLAME ends in a BLAZE! #Chiyaan63 FIRST FLAME out now. Wishing the one and only #ChiyaanVikram a very happy birthday! CookingStartsNow #Chiyaan63FirstFlame"
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