Cinematographer-filmmaker SD Vijay Milton, who has commenced work on the sequel to his highly successful 2014 Tamil actioner Goli Soda, says the franchise is very close to his heart.

"As a filmmaker, Goli Soda brought me a lot of success and critical acclaim. It earned me respect among audiences and peers. It's a franchise that's very close to my heart," Milton, who is busy shooting the second part in the franchise, said.

Interestingly, Goli Soda 2 will be shot against a sports backdrop, but won't be a sports film.

"I can't talk much about the film. It will be primarily based on basketball but it will also deal with other sports. When I struck upon the idea to continue the Goli Soda franchise, I felt setting it against sports backdrop will work wonders," he said.

Milton is bankrolling the film under his home banner, Rough Note Productions. It stars National award-winning Samuthirakani in a pivotal role.