We all know that Jai and Vijay shares a good rapport off screen and that is the reason why Vijay suggested Jai's name for a crucial role in the film Thuppakki. Apparently director Murugadoss was looking out for a suitable actor to play Vijay's brother in the film and immediately Vijay suggested Jai's name. The duo was earlier seen as siblings in Bhagawati. There are also reports that Vijay will play the role of an encounter specialist in this action flick. Kajal Aggarwal is the leading lady while Harris Jayaraj is the music director.

The technical team comprises of Kalaipuli S. Thanu (producer), Santosh Sivan (camera), Harris Jayaraj (music), Jayamohan (dialogues) and Anthony (editing).