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Vishal Takes Over Direction of ‘Magudam/Makutam,’ Marking His Directorial Debut

He frames the takeover as a responsibility to safeguard producers’ investment, promising the best experience for audiences.

Overview

  • Vishal announced the change in a Diwali Instagram post that also unveiled a new second-look poster.
  • He said he had been ghost-directing for some time and is now formally making his debut as director.
  • Industry reports, including tracker Ramesh Bala, cite creative disagreements with original director Ravi Arasu, with media noting Vishal has relieved him of duties.
  • Production continues on the TamilTelugu bilingual positioned as a gangster-action film starring Vishal, with Dushara Vijayan co-starring and G. V. Prakash Kumar composing.
  • Deccan Chronicle reports Vishal is writing the screenplay from a story by Ravi Arasu, with RB Choudhary’s Super Good Films producing.