"Thala 57" is written and directed by Siruthai Siva, who is teaming up with Ajith for the third time after "Veeram" and "Vedalam." Anushka Shetty, who had worked with the actor in "Yennai Arindhaal," is reportedly playing the female lead and Karunas is reportedly doing an important role in the flick
Anirudh Ravichander has been signed to score the music for "Thala 57." He announced: "Excited to score for Ajith sir and @directorsiva yet again :) #Thala57 Love, Anirudh. [sic]" It has to be noted that he had scored the music for Ajith and Siruthai Siva's previous film "Vedalam." Other cast and crew are yet to be finalised.
The regular shooting of "Thala 57" will begin in July. Major part of the film will be shot in Europe, U.S. and Slovenia. The makers are planning to release the movie in April 2017.