Director Seeman directed Vazhthugal after his film Thambi. For the last one year, Seeman was very busy with his organization's protest meetings etc. He said that Vijay will definitely act in his next film. Seeman while speaking about this said," It is confirmed that my brother Vijay will be acting in my next film. We are making this film for my brother Dhanu. This film will have the twice the quality of Thambi."
Dhanu while speaking about this said," After Sachin, I am joining hands with Vijay in this film. It is not necessary for me to mention about my brother Seeman. I am very proud that he is directing the film produced by me. Announcement regarding this film will be made in a short span of time."
The film is titled Pagalavan.