Vimal's next has been titled Deiva Machan; makers unveil first look of the rural drama

Vimal, who had a slew of flops, made a comeback with the web series Vilangu (streaming on Zee5) which was dropped recently. The makers of his next have come up with its title and first look. It was Vijay Sethupathi who did the honours; tipped as a rural drama, the film has been titled Deiva Machan.

Debutant filmmaker Martyn Nirmal Kumar has directed the movie which has newbie Neha essaying the female lead in it. Pandiyarajan, Aadukalam Naren, Muruganantham, Bala Saravanan, Vela Ramamoorthy, Thangadurai and Anitha Sampath among others play pivotal roles in it. 

Vathsan Veeramani has written the film's screenplay along with Martyn while Camil J Alex has handled its cinematography. Godwin J Kodan has composed songs and Ajeesh has helmed the background score. The project which is said to have ample fantasy elements and comedy has been bankrolled by Udaya Kumar and Geetha Udaya Kumar of Uday Productions in association with MP Veeramani of Magic Touch Pictures.

The first look of Deiva Machan has Vimal, who is seen sporting a vibhuti on his forehead, praying with closed eyes. Elayaraja is the editor of the film which has stunt choreography by Rambo Vimal. Nithya is in charge of the movie's art direction while Kabilan, Arun Bharathi and Karthik Nehta have penned lyrics for Deiva Machan.

Vimal's last theatrical release was Kanni Raasi in which he shared screen space with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. He currently has Sandakkari, Enga Pattan Sothu, Manjal Kudai, Lucky, Kulasamy and Thudikarangal.

It was Vijay Sethupathi who released the first look of Kulasamy as well. He has written dialogues, too, for the project which has Saravana Shakthi at the helm. The release dates of Vimal's forthcoming projects are yet to be announced.