Ace is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film written, produced and directed by Aarumuga Kumar under 7Cs Entertainment. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth in the lead roles, alongside Yogi Babu, Divya Pillai, Babloo Prithiveeraj, B. S. Avinash, Muthu Kumar, Raj Kumar, Denes Kumar and Alvin Martin.

Ace
Poster
Directed byAarumuga Kumar
Written byAarumuga Kumar
Produced byAarumuga Kumar
Starring
CinematographyKaran B. Rawat
Edited byR. Govindraj
Music byJustin Prabhakaran
Production
company
7Cs Entertainment
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film was officially announced in May 2023 under the tentative title Vijay Sethupathi 51, as it is the actor's 51st film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced a year later. Principal photography commenced the same month. It was shot predominantly in Malaysia, and wrapped by late-November. The film has music composed by Justin Prabhakaran, cinematography handled by Karan B. Rawat and editing by R. Govindaraj.

Cast

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Production

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On 19 May 2023, 7Cs Entertainment officially announced that they would collaborate with director Aarumuga Kumar and Vijay Sethupathi.[1] Both the director and actor previously collaborated for Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2017).[2][3] Tentatively titled Vijay Sethupathi 51, Rukmini Vasanth was cast as the female lead, in her Tamil debut. Yogi Babu was also cast in a prominent role.[4] Principal photography began the same month,[5] and wrapped by 30 November. It was predominantly shot in Malaysia.[6][7] The film's official title, Ace, was announced on 17 May 2024.[8] Composer Justin Prabhakaran, cinematographer Karan B. Rawat, editor R. Govindaraj, production designer A. K. Muthu were revealed to be a part of the technical crew.[9]

Soundtrack

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The music is composed by Justin Prabhakaran.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi's next with Arumuga Kumar goes on floors". The Hindu. 19 May 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Rukmini Vasanth to make her Tamil debut with Vijay Sethupathi's film with Arumugakumar". The Times of India. 19 May 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  3. ^ Bhadra, Piyali (19 May 2023). "Vijay Sethupathi Joins Arumuga Kumar For His Next; Formal Ritual Takes Place In Malaysia | See Pics". English Jagran. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi & Rukmini's film deals with gambling culture in Malaysia". The Times of India. 2 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi kickstarts 51st film in Malaysia! Movie details". MovieCrow. 19 May 2023. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi's VJS51 shooting wrapped up". The Times of India. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  7. ^ "It's a wrap for Vijay Sethupathi – Rukmini Vasanth's 'VJS 51'". The Hindu. 30 November 2023. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  8. ^ "VJS's 51st film titled Ace, first look unveiled". DT Next. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b Sundar, Anusha (17 May 2024). "VJS 51 is now Ace: Watch Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth and others get introduced in quirky style". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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