Renowned Indian filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, known for his critically acclaimed movies, has been facing a challenging phase in his career. Following the delayed release of Dhruva Natchitram, Menon decided to take a break from direction and writing to focus on acting. However, after a brief stint in 2024, he announced his decision to concentrate solely on direction.
In a surprising turn of events, Menon has made an exception for Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film, Thalapathy69, directed by H. Vinoth. Menon had previously expressed his admiration for directors like Vetrimaaran, H. Vinoth, and Lokesh Kanagaraj. Interestingly, he is also part of Lokesh Kanagaraj's Leo, starring Thalapathy Vijay.
Menon had stated that Viduthalai-2 would be his last film as an actor for a while, citing his commitment to director Vetrimaaran. However, his collaboration with H. Vinoth and Thalapathy Vijay marks a change of heart. Currently, Menon is directing a Malayalam film featuring Mammootty.
Thalapathy69 boasts an ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Mamatha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, and Gautham Vasudev Menon, with Anirudh Ravichander scoring the music. This unexpected addition has generated significant interest among fans, eager to see Menon's performance alongside Thalapathy Vijay.