The shooting of 'Thala 59' aka 'AK59' started with a pooja a few days ago and as reported earlier the project is the remake of the super hit Bollywood film 'Pink' with Ajith reprising the role of a senior lawyer played by Amitabh Bachan in the original. The film is directed by H. Vinod of 'Theeran Adhigaram Ondru' fame and produced by Boney Kapoor under the banner Bayview Projects LLC and Zee Studios.

Reports have emerged that Nazriya Nazim is making a comeback to Tamil cinema through 'Thala 59' and she will be playing the leading role that Tapsee Pannu did in 'Pink'. Nazriya has confirmed that she is a part of the mega project on her SM. Director Adhik Ravichandran is also making his acting debut in this film as one of the villains. Official confirmation on the rest of the cast is expected any time now.

My face explains how much i am happy ?? i♥️ no words to explain ???????????????? #Ak59 #Thala59 pic.twitter.com/qCcZlDScyH

— Nazriya Nazim (@Nazriya4U_) December 16, 2018