On the occasion of Vikram's birthday, the makers officially announced his next project, tentatively titled Chiyaan 63. The film brings back the actor with director Anand Shankar, marking their first collaboration since Iru Mugan. The 2016 action thriller saw Vikram in a dual role and went on to enjoy a solid theatrical run, even as it drew mixed critical responses.A reunion ten years in the makingThe announcement arrives after a series of developments around the project. At one point, Chiyaan 63 was linked to filmmaker Madonne Ashwin, known for Mandela and Maaveeran.