Ajith Kumar is all set to start work on his next film, tentatively titled AK64, this year. While initial reports were that director Adhik Ravichandran would be leading the project, later speculations suggested that he might be replaced by Siva of Kanguva fame. But is there any truth in this?
Is Siva Adhik going to replace Ravichandran in Ajith Kumar’s AK64?
According to an update shared by industry tracker Ramesh Bala, he inquired about the director from Ajith Kumar’s manager, Suresh Chandra. AK64. The tracker revealed that Adhik Ravichandran will remain the director of the film and there has been no change in the directing team.
Additionally, after Ajith completes AK64, the superstar is expected to collaborate with directors Siva and Venkat Prabhu on future projects. An official announcement regarding these films is still awaited.
For those unaware, Valai Pechu previously reported this Ajit Kumar More for AK64 was replaced by Shiva. The report stated that the actor chose Siva because Kanguva had not performed well and he wanted to support the director in his career. However, now it looks like Ajith’s manager has rubbished these rumours.
Ajit Kumar’s work front
Ajith Kumar was last seen in an action drama Good Bad Ugly (GBU)Directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film is based on the story of former crime boss AK, popularly known as Red Dragon.
After the birth of his son, the gangster decides to atone for his past crimes and serves an 18-year prison sentence. However, upon his release, he learns that his son has been framed for a crime he did not commit.
AK is then forced to return to his old ways to find out who targeted his son and clear his name.
Apart from Ajith Kumar, the film also stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Prabhu, Prasanna, Karthikeya, Priya Prakash Varrier, Jackie Shroff, Shine Tom Chacko and many others in lead roles. The film is currently streaming on Netflix.
Looking ahead, AK64 is being touted to be an action entertainer and will mark the reunion of Ajith Kumar with Adhik Ravichandran. Although more details have not been revealed yet, rumors suggest that Mohanlal may play an important role, although this is unconfirmed.
