Actor Silambarasan TR's upcoming film, Arasan, with filmmaker Vetri Maaran, catapulted anticipation right from its announcement as it was billed as a film from Dhanush's Vada Chennai franchise. The latest update from the makers is that the film is nearing completion and the team is aiming for a theatrical release on Deepavali.

The film began production early this year in Kovilpatti and moved to Chennai for the ongoing second schedule. The makers say that the team will next move to East Coast Road in Suburban Chennai for the final stage of filming. A massive set is expected to be erected in ECR to recreate the Vada Chennai milieu. It is in the third schedule, where Vijay Sethupathi, who is playing a cop in the film, is expected to join. The production is set to conclude in three months.

In addition to new cast members Priyanka Mohan and Yogalakshmi, Vada Chennai stars Andrea, Ameer, Samuthirakani, and Kishore are also starring in the film. Kalaipuli S Thanu of V Creations is producing Arasan.