Chennai: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan is all set to make his cinema debut, with the left-arm pacer being roped in for a Tamil film featuring popular star Vikram.
The producers of the film, who have tentatively titled the movie ChiyaanVikram58, announced taking Irfan Pathan on-board the film, directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu. It should be stated here that Vikram is addressed as ‘Chiyaan’ by his fans.
“Proud and honoured to introduce @IrfanPathan in #Chiyaan Vikram58 in a super stylish action avatar!! Welcome on Board sir and wish you a sensational debut,” the film’s co-producer Seven Screen Studio said on Twitter.
Gnanamuthu has directed the critically acclaimed crime thrillers Demonte Colony and Imaikka Nodigal, the latter featuring popular Hindi cinema director Anurag Kashyap in a leading role.
Gnanmuthu tweeted: “Welcome on board @IrfanPathan. Can’t wait to unleash your new avatar to the audience!! Time for some solid action!!” The director also tweeted a picture of himself and Pathan.
PTI