Simbu's latest release 'Maanadu' marked his redemption as a star in the Tamil film industry. It is the biggest opening for an STR film and gaining positive reviews all over. Meanwhile, the multi-talented actor is now all set to start shooting for the last leg of his upcoming outing.

Up next, Simbu is focusing on the rustic thriller Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu directed by Gautham Menon and bankrolled by Vels Films International. Kannada actress Kayadu Lohar is speculated to be the leading lady of the film. Now, the latest update is that the final schedule of the title is planned from next week in Chennai & Mumbai. This last stint of filming will last for more than 25 days.

According to sources, Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav is said to be playing the antagonist in Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. Earlier, the makers of the VTK filmed a high-octane action sequence in Mumbai under the stunt choreography of Lee Whittaker of Fast and Furious 5 and The Spy Next Door fame. They shot the initial schedules in Karaikudi and Chennai.

Radhika Sarathkumar is playing Simbu's mother and it will be a pivotal role. Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu is likely to hit the screens in February 2022. AR Rahman is composing the music for VTK while Jeyamohan is penning the dialogues. This movie marks the third collaboration of STR and GVM with Isai Puyal ARR and poet Thamarai.