Filmmaker Susienthiran shares Vijay Antony's health update

Earlier, we reported that Vijay Antony got injured on the sets of Pichaikkaran 2. On Friday, Susienthiran, the director of Vijay Antony's upcoming film, Valli Mayil, shared the actor's health update. 

Susienthiran, in a statement, said that Vijay Antony returned to his home in Chennai two days ago. "Doctors have advised him to take rest for two weeks. He will soon talk to his fans through a video. No need to worry. I request you all not to believe rumours about Vijay Antony sir. 

Musician-turned-actor Vijay Antony will mark his directorial debut with Pichaikkaran 2, the upcoming sequel to Pichaikkaran (2016). The actor, who has been filming for the film in Kuala Lumpur, got injured on the sets on Monday. He was then admitted to the hospital. Film producer Dhananjayan has now updated that the actor is doing much better and is still under the hospital’s care. He is expected to resume shooting for the film soon. 

Pichaikkaran 2 is expected to release in the Summer of 2023. Besides Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, the film will also be released in Hindi. The digital rights for Pichaikkaran 2 have been bagged by Star Networks. 

Apart from writing and directing, Vijay Antony will also compose the music, and edit and produce the film through his production house, Vijay Antony Film Corporation.