We had previously reported that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt had been approached to play a major role in Vijay's Thalapthy 67, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Now, Seven Screen Studios, the producers of the film have made it official that the Munna Bhai actor is a part of the project. 

About debuting in Tamil with Thalapthy 67, Sanjay said," When I heard the one-liner of the film, I knew exactly at the moment that I had to be a part of it. I am thrilled to start this journey," in a statement. He recently made his South Indian debut with the Kannada blockbuster KGF Chapter-2.

 Notably, the cast and crew of the film started to Kashmir today, for their second schedule. The first schedule began in Chennai on January 2. 

Directors Gautham Menon and  Mysskin have already confirmed that they are acting in the film. Thalapathy 67 has music by Anirudh and cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa

The dialogues for Thalapathy 67 will be penned by the director himself along with his frequent collaborator Rathna Kumar, and Jil Jung Juk-fame Deeraj Vaidy.

The makers are expected to make further announcements about the cast members throughout this week.