Velayudham is a forthcoming Tamil superhero film directed by M. Raja with Vijay and Genelia D'Souza whilst Hansika Motwani and Saranya Mohan portray other pivotal roles. The film was formally launched on July 15, 2010 with its photo shoots taken earlier during the month.Produced by V. Ravichandran's Aascar Films, the film is currently in its filming stage and expected to release on actor Vijay's 37th birthday (June 22, 2011).
Illayathapathy Vijay, lately who has been rumored to be entering in to politics has put up the though to rest and is involved completely in the shooting of Velayudham.
Vijay is shooting briskly for the movie with Genelia and Hansika Motwani which is said to be an inspiration of a Telugu movie Azad by Nagarjuna, which was released in the year 2000. Recently the movie has canned a love scene between Vijay and Hansika in the Chennai schedule inside sets.
Saranya Mohan is playing the role of Vijay’s sister in this Velayudham. The movie is expected to get released on June 22nd on the eve of Vijay’s birthday.
Director Jayam Raja is planning big for the climax and he is planning to erect his sentimental train set in Visakhapatnam.
The film is shaping under the banner of Aascar International of V.Ravichandran. Vijay Anthony is scoring the music for this film.