We had earlier reported that actor Silambarasan's next, tentatively titled STR 48, is set to be helmed by Desingh Periyasamy. On Monday, the makers announced that the film has gone on floors. The yet-to-be-titled film is backed by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran under Raaj Kamal Films International.

Sharing photos with Kamal Haasan and director Desingh, Simbu wrote on Twitter, "Blood And Battle Rages!". The film marks the sophomore directorial after Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal for Desingh. It also marks the first time Silambarasan will be collaborating with the filmmaker, and working for the RKFI banner.

The details of the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be announced by the makers. Meanwhile, Silambarasan was last seen in the Obeli N Krishna directorial Pathu Thala. He starred alongside Gautham Karthik and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the film. The film opened to mixed reviews and is now available for streaming on Prime Video.