Vijay Antony Announces Pichaiyakaran 3 Release Date During Pre-Release Event

Mumbai, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Vijay Antony, the multifaceted actor, producer, and music director, has officially announced the upcoming release of his film ‘Appa Kutti’ in theaters soon. During the pre-release event, he unveiled details about the highly anticipated third installment of the popular franchise, ‘Pichaiyakaran 3’.

Antony shared that production for ‘Pichaiyakaran 3’ is progressing rapidly, with hopes to release the film during Ayudha Puja (Sharadiya Navratri) next year.

Director Anand Krishnan expressed his enthusiasm, noting that this will be his second collaboration with Antony after ‘Kodiyil Oruvan’. He recounted how Antony first reached out to him while he was working on ‘Metro’, expressing interest in collaborating. Since then, they have been discussing various projects, culminating in their current work on ‘Pichaiyakaran 3’.

This film will mark the third entry in the successful Tamil action-drama franchise, featuring Vijay Antony in the lead role. Anand Krishnan, known for directing acclaimed films like ‘Metro’ and ‘Kodiyil Oruvan’, will helm this project. In addition to acting, Antony will also serve as the producer and music director.

Pre-production is already in full swing, with the filmmakers targeting a release during Ayudha Puja 2027. However, details regarding the cast and storyline have yet to be officially disclosed.

The original ‘Pichaiyakaran’ was released in 2016, telling the poignant story of a wealthy businessman who, to save his mother, vows to live as a beggar for 48 days. The film, based on a true story, resonated deeply with audiences in Tamil Nadu and beyond.

Vijay Antony directed the sequel, ‘Pichaiyakaran 2 – Anti Bikili’, which tackled themes of brain transplants and social issues surrounding wealth and poverty. With the announcement of the third installment, excitement is building for what promises to be another compelling chapter in this beloved franchise.