Tamil superstar Vijay has embarked on an exciting cinematic journey in Los Angeles teaming up with director Venkat Prabhu for his upcoming film tentatively titled ‘Thalapathy 68.’ What’s catching everyone’s attention is the cutting-edge 3D VFX work being conducted at the renowned USC Institute for Creative Technologies where the team is crafting a digital scan of Vijay.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone as it’s the first time the USC Institute for Creative Technologies has lent its expertise to an Indian film project. Notably this institute boasts an impressive track record having earned two Oscars for its outstanding contributions to the world of visual effects.
It’s no stranger to blockbuster projects having worked on iconic films like James Cameron’s ‘Avatar.’ Director Venkat Prabhu couldn’t contain his excitement and shared a sneak peek into this futuristic endeavor with a couple of captivating pictures.
He captioned them “Welcome to the future. #Thalapathy68 @actorvijay @archanakalpathi.” The USC Institute for Creative Technologies in collaboration with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is renowned for pioneering Light Stages.
Their impressive Projects includes digital actors in blockbuster hits like ‘Spider-Man 2’ ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ ‘Avatar’ ‘The Avengers’ ‘Maleficent’ ‘Furious 7’ and ‘The Jungle Book.’
‘Thalapathy 68’ promises to be a thrilling action-packed film with Vijay taking on a dual role one of which is rumored to be that of a RAW agent. The narrative is set to explore the intriguing dynamic between a father and his son.