Uriyadi-fame Vijay Kumar's next as an actor, Arivu, has been announced to release on December 11. The upcoming film is written and directed by Sathyasiva, who made his debut with Kazhugu (2012).

Arivu was first announced in March this year, and went on floors subsequently. Production on the film wrapped in May. Nikesh RS has written the dialogues for the film along with the director. Saivinoth Jayakumar is producing Arivu under his Movietron Production banner, with Saiprabhu Jayakumar serving as a co-producer.

The cast of the film includes Anandhi, Subiksha Kumar, Joshika Maya, Ismath Banu, Singampuli, IM Vijayan, and Deepa Shankar.

D Imman has composed music for the film, which features lyrics by Karthik Netha, Umadevi, and Pa Velu. The crew of Arivu also includes cinematogrpaher Dill Raju, editor Vetre Krishnan, art director SK, and stunt choregrapher Mani.

Meanwhile, Sathyasiva is also awaiting the release of Freedom, which stars Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose in the lead. The film which was set to release in July 10, 2025, was postponed indefinitely. The makers later announced that the film is set to release this December, while a release date is yet to be announced.