Chiyaan 63 locks new director Bodi Rajkumar production restarts with fresh vision

Chiyaan Vikram’s next big film now has its captain. Production house Shanthi Talkies has officially announced that Bodi K Rajkumar will direct Chiyaan 63, marking a bold new creative pairing for the star.The announcement came through the banner’s social media handle, where they welcomed the filmmaker and shared a striking new poster — confirming the fresh direction the project is heading in.

Beginning of an exciting journey!
Happy to announce #BodiRajkumar as our director for #Chiyaan63
We are elated that a debutant is directing a Powerhouse like @chiyaan sir! @iamarunviswa pic.twitter.com/iY2snhr51p

— Shanthi Talkies (@ShanthiTalkies) October 30, 2025

While this marks Rajkumar’s feature film debut, he is not a newcomer to storytelling. His short films — including Amen and Lo and Behold — have received recognition, with Amen winning awards at the Independent Film Festival of Chennai (2021) and Venice Shorts (2021).This leap from festival-circuit shorts to directing a star of Vikram’s calibre makes the project one of the most exciting talent-meets-superstar moments in recent Tamil cinema.

The film was first announced in December 2024, and early buzz suggested a different filmmaker was originally associated with the project. However, Shanthi Talkies has now officially handed the reins to Bodi K Rajkumar, marking a creative reset for Chiyaan 63. With this move, the makers are clearly betting on a fresh cinematic voice to shape Vikram’s next outing. Backed by producer Arun Viswa under Shanthi Talkies — a banner known for ambitious projects like Maaveeran — the film is now set to move forward with renewed energy and a bold new direction.

Tamil cinema has always flourished when star power meets bold new creative energy. Vikram choosing a debutant filmmaker — especially one with an indie-festival background — signals confidence in fresh storytelling.For Rajkumar, it's a dream opportunity; for Shanthi Talkies, it’s a statement move; and for audiences, it promises something intriguing, unpredictable, and ambitious.

With casting, crew and production timelines yet to roll out, Chiyaan 63 is already trending as the industry watches how this fresh pairing unfolds. The excitement is equal parts curiosity and confidence, especially given Vikram’s legacy of bringing intensity and innovation to his roles.For now, fans are celebrating — and waiting — as a promising new chapter in Chiyaan Vikram’s career gears up to begin.