While it is almost confirmed that Vijay will work with director Lokesh Kanagaraj after Atlee's Bigil, speculations are now rife the Mersal-actor has met director Shankar recently for a script-reading session. It's being said the actor-director duo will join hands for a new film after they are done with their current commitments. 

The new film is expected to be a spiritual sequel to Mudhalvan. Interestingly, Vijay was the first choice to play the titular role in the 1999 original. before Arjun came onboard. 

It may also be recalled that Vijay's previous films with political references like Thalaivaa and Sarkar faced heavy opposition from political parties.

Shankar and Vijay had previously worked together in 2012's Nanban, which was the official remake of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots.