Action choreographer Anl Arasu has turned director with Phoenix, starring Surya (the son of actor Vijay Sethupathi), Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar, and Harish Uthaman in lead roles.

With this film, Surya will make his debut in the Tamil film industry as the lead character. He has made appearances as a child artist in his father's films Naanum Rowdy Dhaan and Sindhubaadh.

Makers of Phoenix have announced that the film's teaser will be released on June 16 at 6 PM.

The star cast of Phoenix, apart from the lead actors, includes Muthukumar, Sampath, Dileepan, Vignesh, Varsha Viswanath, Abi Nakshatra, Sathya NJ, 'Atti' Rishi, and Poovaiyar.

The technical crew of the film, produced by AK Braveman Picturess' Rajalakshmy Arasakumar, comprises music director Sam CS, cinemetographer R Velraj, editor Praveen KL, stunt choreographer 'Anl' Arasu, and executive producer MS Murugaraj.