Vijay Sethupathi
has been highly expecting the release of his next film “Seethakathi,” directed by
Balaji Tharaneetharan
, the director of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom. Balaji Tharaneetharan started scripting this film after Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom. Initially, he had
Amitabh Bachchan
in his mind to do the role of a 75-year-old man. But, after hearing the script, Vijay Sethupathi volunteered that he wanted to do the movie. As the characterization needs to be improved, Balaji Tharaneetharan put to hold the project and started working in Oru Pakka Kathai with
Kalidas Jayaram
. Oru Pakka Kathai would have been the debut movie for Kalidas, but due to some issues in the censor, the film had not yet released. Balaji Tharaneetharan stated that the film doesn't have any double meaning dialogues, alcohol drinking scenes or smoking scenes. After a hard fight, they have got U certificate for the movie and the film would be released soon, hopes Balaji Tharaneetharan. Balaji also refuted the rumors that Vijay Sethupathi plays a dual role in Seethakathi. Balaji says that Vijay Sethupathi plays a 75-year-old man named Ayya and the film is not narrated in serious manner, but it is topped up with humor.