In yesterday`s audio launch function o f Puli` , Ilayathalabathi`Vijay not merely took part in the capacity of being the hero of the film. From being one of the first persons to bum in to the venue and inviting every guest with a warm smile and greetings, Vijay`s involvement in this grand audio launch event ended up with an awe inspiring speech which is considered as one of the best ever speeches by Vijay in his career.

Now the highly talented actor is back to the main business. With the strike announced by the Tamil Nadu Film producers Association being called off, the shooting of Vijay 59` has begun today in Chennai.

The first schedule of shooting of this film is already over and today the second schedule started with Vijay and Samantha taking part. Director Atlee has planned it as a 25 day long schedule.

Vijay 59`is being produced by Kalaipuli.S.Thanu and G.V.Prakash is scoring the music. The film as Amy Jackson as another heroine for Vijay apart from Samantha, while Radhika Sarathkumar. Prabhu and veteran director Mahendran are part of the supporting cast.