The first single from Maargan-fame Ajay Dhishan's upcoming film Pookie, produced by Vijay Antony, has been released by the makers. Titled 'Manasu Valikithu', the song is described as a "break-up anthem" with Ajay Dhishan ranting about his romantic life. The song has been composed, sung and penned by Vijay Antony himself and Kharesma Ravichandran.

The upcoming film is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual which is helmed by Ganesh Chandra. Pookie also stars Dhanusha as the female lead while Sunil plays a pivotal role. Pandiarajan, Lakshmi Manchu, Indumathi Manigandan, Aaditya kathir, Vivek Prasanna, and Black pandi, among others are part of the supporting cast.

The film is currently in production and is slated to hit theatres in 2026. Vijay Antony's wife, Fatima Vijay Antony, is the producer of the upcoming flick. More details about the film's extended cast, crew and plot are awaited.

In Vijay Antony's Maargan, a crime thriller featuring a serial killer, Ajay Dhishan played a swimmer gifted with astral projection, who is mysteriously tied to up to a serial killer. The film, helmed by Leo John Paul, hit theatres in June and opened to largely positive reviews.

On the technical crew, Pookie also has Vijay Antony editing the film. Cinematography is by the director Ganesh Chandra himself. Puthiya Parithi has written the film which has art direction by Pragatheeswaran Paneerselvam.