Vijay Sethupathi is a busy man who keeps shuttling between his various projects. He was recently announced to play the lead in the biopic of the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer, Muttiah Muralitharan, that would be produced by DAR Motion Pictures, in association with Rana Daggubati's Suresh Productions. Makkal Selvan is right now shooting for his action entertainer, Sangathamizhan, directed by Vijay Chander of Vaalu and Sketch fame. Meanwhile, we hear some interesting developments on the actor's next film, Thuglaq. This political satire was officially announced at the success meet of Vijay Sethupathi - Trisha starrer 96. Debutant Delhi Prasad will helm this venture which is to be produced by Seven Screen Studio, the distributors of 96'.

We have now got a breaking update about the film's leading lady. Our sources tell that Thuglaq will feature Aditi Rao Hydari as the female lead. The super talented actress delivered a fantastic performance in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai and after that, she was seen in the director's very next film, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. She is also part of Mysskin's Psycho (starring Udhayanidhi Stalin), and Dhanush's second directorial.

Thuglaq will mark her first time association with Vijay Sethupathi and an official announcement on this is expected soon. In addition, we hear that this film will go on floors tomorrow (August 2) with a formal pooja. This film will have music by Govind Vasantha. More details are awaited. Stay tuned.