Actor Naan Kadavul Rajendran has been signed to essay the role of a cab driver in Vijay’s 59th film, helmed by director Atlee. Speaking to TOI, the actor disclosed that he will be having a lot of combination scenes with Vijay, who plays an inspector in the film. He further added that the character was neither grey-shaded nor comical.
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Rumors say that Atlee had approached Vadivelu, Sathyan and Soori for this character. The team finalized Rajendran as all the three actors turned down the offer.
Naan Kadavul Rajendran was highly appreciated for his character in Atlee’s debut film Raja Rani.
Tentatively titled Vijay 59, this film has Vijay, Samantha, Amy Jackson, Radhika Sarathkumar and Prabhu in the lead roles. Actress Sunainaa of Kadhalil Vizhundhen fame will be seen in a cameo role in this film. Produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, Vijay 59 has music scored by GV Prakash.