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Ilayathalapathy Vijay is now focused on Telugu and is hearing to scripts narrated by Tollywood filmmakers. The actor's recent films also did good business in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The actor is done with the shoot of Beast and this action thriller releases in summer this year. Vijay signed his next film in the direction of Vamshi Paidipally and the action-packed family entertainer got an official launch last year. The shoot was planned to commence in March but it was delayed due to various reasons. The makers are said to have finalized the leading lady recently.

As per the buzz, Rashmika Mandanna has been roped in to romance Vijay in this untitled film. Rashmika was approached and the actress gave her nod recently. An official announcement will be made soon. Dil Raju and Shirish will produce the film on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The movie will hit the screens next year in summer. The other lead actors and technicians are finalized currently. Vijay will completely shift his focus on Vamshi Paidipally's film for this year and he will move on to his next project only in 2023.