Illayathalapathy Vijay is currently busy with his Jayam Raja's Velayudham. The film stars Genelia and Hansika Motwani in prominent roles. Velayudham is produced by Aascar Ravichandran and Devi Sri Prasad will compose its music. The film's shooting is currently progressing in a village near Pollachi. Hansika plays a village belle and Vijay’s love interest in the film while Genelia plays the role of a reporter.

The latest buzz is that comedy star Santhanam will play a prominent role (that of a thief) in the film.