It is already known that Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan producing Simbu's next film under the banner Raaj Kamal Films International. Tentatively called 'STR48', the movie is set to be directed by Desingh Periasamy of Kannum Kannum Kollai Adithal. The project was announced with a kickass motion poster earlier.

Now, the latest reports suggest that the makers are currently working on the pre-production. Sources say that the team is scouting locations and it is in the final stages of pre-production. The shooting of STR48 will start most likely in two weeks. The movie will be a high-budget action entertainer with historical portions.

Reportedly, Anirudh Ravichander is expected to compose the musical score for STR48. On the other hand, Silambarasan is said to revive the 'Corona Kumar' project with director Gokul. It was a spin-off to Vijay Sethupathi starrer 'Idharku Thane Aasaipattai Balakumara'. STR will announce his 50th movie after these ventures.