On Wednesday, the makers of Manoj Bharathiraja's debut directorial, Margazhi Thingal, announced that the film has gone on floors. Starring his father and veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja in the lead role, the film also stars debutants Rakshana and Shyam Selvan in prominent roles. The makers also shared photos of the pooja ceremony, that happened on the sets of the film.

The makers previously released a first-look poster of Margazhi Thingal featuring Bharathiraja standing with a stick at the backdrop of a village. And a silhouette of a couple is superimposed in the background. 

While the film is backed by director Suseenthiran under the Vennila Productions banner, GV Prakash will score the music. Margazhi Thingal will have cinematography by AR Suriya and editing by Thiyagu.

 It is to be noted that Manoj made his acting debut with Taj Mahal, which was helmed by Bharathiraja.