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Some collaborations make you sit up straight the moment you hear about them. Vijay Sethupathi and director Thiagarajan Kumararaja are teaming up again, and the cameras have now stopped rolling on their new film, Pocket Novel. With a cast that includes Malavika Mohanan and Raj B Shetty, and music by a legend, this one is already generating buzz.
Pocket Novel : Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Pocket Novel |
| Lead Actor | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Also Starring | Malavika Mohanan, Raj B Shetty (antagonist) |
| Director | Thiagarajan Kumararaja |
| Story and Screenplay | Andrew Louis |
| Music | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Nirav Shah |
| Editor | Sathyaraj Natarajan |
| Producers | Thiagarajan Kumararaja, SD Ezhilmathy |
| Banners | Tyler Durden, Kino Fist |
| Status | Filming wrapped |
| Release Date | Not announced yet |
A Wrap Worth Celebrating
The makers marked the end of filming by sharing a promotional video with behind-the-scenes moments. It features Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan, antagonist Raj B Shetty and the director himself, and gives a small, cheerful peek at life on set. No plot details have been revealed, so the title and the cast are all fans have to go on for now.
Why This Reunion Matters?
This is the second film for Vijay Sethupathi and Thiagarajan Kumararaja after Super Deluxe. Released in 2019, Super Deluxe was a hyperlink film with several interconnected stories, in which Sethupathi played a transgender woman returning to her wife and son while facing social stigma. It also featured Fahadh Faasil, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Ramya Krishnan, and it remains one of the boldest Tamil films of its era.
That history is exactly why fans are excited. Whatever Pocket Novel turns out to be, this director has a record of taking risks, and this actor has a record of delivering when the material is daring.
The Team Behind the Camera
The story and screenplay come from Andrew Louis, the creator of the web series Vadhandhi. Ilaiyaraaja is composing the music, which marks another collaboration with Thiagarajan Kumararaja after Modern Love Chennai. SD Ezhilmathy co-produces and also handles costume design, while editor Sathyaraj is additionally associated as executive producer.
What Else Is on Vijay Sethupathi’s Plate?
Vijay Sethupathi recently appeared in the comedy-drama Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, in which a desperado gets accidentally trapped inside a school restroom and is forced to reflect on his life. Next, he’s expected to make a cameo in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, scheduled for October 15, 2026. His upcoming list also includes Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road and Inji Vellam.
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FAQs
Is the Pocket Novel release date announced?
No. The makers have wrapped filming but haven’t announced when the film will release.
Who directs Pocket Novel?
Thiagarajan Kumararaja directs it, reuniting with Vijay Sethupathi after Super Deluxe.
