Vijay Sethupathi, one of the most loved actors in Tamil Cinema, is all set to launch his son Surya Sethupathi as a hero. Surya’s maiden film in a lead role, Phoenix, has been launched this morning with a formal puja ceremony at the iconic AVM Studios in Chennai.

Phoenix will be directed by senior stunt choreographer Anl Arasu, the man behind the breath-taking action sequences in movies such as Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Vijay’s Bigil to name a few. Phoenix marks Anl Arasu’s directorial debut, and the film is touted as a mass action entertainer. Phoenix will have Khaidi composer Sam CS’ music, while Rajalakshmi Arashakumar is bankrolling the project on Brave Man Pictures banner.

Surya Sethupathi had played small cameos as a child actor in popular Vijay Sethupathi movies such as Naanum Rowdy Thaan, Sindhubaah and the upcoming action drama, Viduthalai 2. Stay tuned for further updates on Phoenix.