After all the speculations and unofficial updates, Lyca productions, on Friday night, made it official that actor Ajith’s 62nd film is going to be directed by Vignesh Shivan of “Naanum Rowdy Thaan” fame. The official press note said that the film is scheduled to go on floors by the end of this year and the release is expected to take place on mid 2023.

“We proudly announce our next film with Mr. Ajith Kumar “AK 62″ to be directed by Mr. Vignesh Shivan, music composed by Mr. Anirudh, produced by Mr. Subaskaran. This project will be headed by Mr. G.K.M. Tamil Kumaran. The shooting of the film will commence by the end of this year and release by mid next year. The other cast and crew details will be announced soon” read the official post of Lyca.

“Lyca is very proud and happy to have joined hands with Mr. Ajith Kumar. As a team, Lyca is committed to carry out a sincere and fruitful collaboration to provide quality films to the audiences and fans” their post further read.

We are extremely delighted & proud to associate with Mr. #AjithKumar for #AK62 💥

A @VigneshShivN directorial 🎥 & @anirudhofficial musical 🎸@LycaProductions @SureshChandraa @DoneChannel1 @ProRekha @AK62TheMovie #AK62WithLycaProductions pic.twitter.com/OfJ8YyCF5b

— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 18, 2022

As soon as the announcement was made, along with fans, many celebraties got excited which is evident through their social media posts. “Mankatha” Director Venkat Prabhu, “Beast” director Nelson Dileepkumar, Nayanthara, Kalayarasan and many other celebraties wished Vignesh the best for the hugely anticipated project.

Check out their posts below :

Hearty wishes brother!! Pinni pedal edunga!! https://t.co/XlvLNTF8TF

— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) March 18, 2022

Congratulations bro 🤩💐 https://t.co/D1gtnlx0Gu

— Prasanna (@Prasanna_actor) March 18, 2022

Congrats vickzzyy 💐🤗 happy for you @VigneshShivN @anirudhofficial https://t.co/tqVTqU2tXV

— Nelson Dilipkumar (@Nelsondilpkumar) March 18, 2022

Vaazhthukkal na @VigneshShivN 🤗
Happy ❤️ #AK62 https://t.co/FfuE97T4mo

— Kavin (@Kavin_m_0431) March 18, 2022

#AK62 Gonna be absolute treat to all #SuperFans .Best wishes #AnbaanaDirector @VigneshShivN https://t.co/TRjTOu34Tp

— Nayanthara✨ (@NayantharaU) March 18, 2022

Valthukkal broooooo .. mass .. @VigneshShivN ❤️❤️❤️ #AK62 https://t.co/9v3BWADMvJ

— Kalaiyarasan (@KalaiActor) March 18, 2022

Awesome!! Happy for you brother 😎🔥💪🏽 #AK62 https://t.co/Lqy8B5dq2Y

— Ashok Selvan (@AshokSelvan) March 18, 2022

Congratulations and best wishes @VigneshShivN @LycaProductions #AK62 https://t.co/gP9SX1WZ5Z

— Archana Kalpathi (@archanakalpathi) March 18, 2022

Congrats dear @VigneshShivN bro. I know how it’ll feel inside🦋🦋🦋🙌🏻✨So happy for you🌟💫Wishing you the best working with sir⭐️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #AK62 🔥 https://t.co/2VGjm5ALe4

— Adhik Ravichandran (@Adhikravi) March 18, 2022

#Ak62 with the sweetest @VigneshShivN sir ❤️

Can’t wait to see this combo 🔥

— Kishen Das (@kishendas) March 18, 2022

Congratulations @VigneshShivN & all at #lycaproductions …
This is biggg!#Ajithkumar #AnirudhRavichander #AK62 #RowdyPictures https://t.co/rLAO2Ti8rM

— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) March 18, 2022

Just wonderful. Congrats director sir 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 #AK62 https://t.co/m66BLufKzC

— Nitinsathyaa (@Nitinsathyaa) March 18, 2022

Congrats @VigneshShivN saar 🤗#AK62 ✨❤️ https://t.co/meWJY9nZyO

— Mirnaa (@mirnaaofficial) March 18, 2022