Venkat Prabhu's film with Sivakarthikeyan to be dropped; director may reunite with Ajith Kumar for 'Mankatha 2' - Report

Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu has been one of the best directors in Tamil cinema, having given hits with leading stars such as Ajith and Vijay. Recently, reports suggested that Venkat Prabhu would direct a new film starring Sivakarthikeyan. The duo reportedly met to discuss stories and plans for the shoot. However, the project has not progressed for months, as sources claim Sivakarthikeyan was not satisfied with the script.

Sivakarthikeyan and Venkat Prabhu's project on hold

Sivakarthikeyan is now said to be joining the cast of 'Seyon,' produced by Rajkamal Films and directed by Sivakumar Murugesan of 'Thaai Kizhavi' fame. This development makes it unlikely that the Venkat Prabhu–Sivakarthikeyan project will take off soon. With the project on hold, Venkat Prabhu has decided to revisit an older hit, and he is planning to return to the 'Mankatha' universe, as reported by News 18.

'Mankatha 2' buzz excite fans

More than a decade after the original 'Mankatha' stormed the box office, reports suggest Venkat Prabhu could reunite with Ajith Kumar for a sequel. The film would bring back the high-stakes thriller world that made the first film a cult favorite. While details are still under wraps, fans are excited at the thought of Ajith reprising his iconic role as Vinayak Mahadevan, a cunning cop entangled in crime and betrayal.

'Mankatha' legacy

The significant release of 2011 was 'Mankatha,' which featured actors such as Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Raai Laxmi, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Vaibhav Reddy, and more, with music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and a mix of action and thriller fused with intelligent writing. Ajith Kumar, who recently starred in 'Good Bad Ugly,' is associated with his next action steps with filmmakers like Adhik Ravichandran and Siva. Ajith Kumar's previous film 'Good Bad Ugly' received good reviews. Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”