Now that Vijay has opted out of Puli, Producer Appachan is looking for a good story for another Vijay movie. The film will be directed by Hari. They want to move out of the rut and are looking for an action film that doesn't have much blood and gore.

So, Hari is busy pinning out a family entertainer for Ilaya Thalapathi. Asin may play the heroine. Harris Jeyaraj, Hari’s choice this time may score the music.

Earlier there were discussions with AVM Balasubramanium to produce this movie. But it seems Appachan might finally walk away with it.