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{{Short description|2022 Indian action comedy film by Nelson}} {{Short description|2022 film directed by Nelson}}
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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Beast | name = Beast
| image = Beast 2022 poster.jpg | image = Beast 2022 Indian poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster | caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = ] | director = ]
| writer = Nelson | writer = Nelson Dilipkumar
| producer = ] | producer = ]
| starring = {{ubl|]|]}} | starring = {{ubl|]|]}}
| cinematography = ] | cinematography = ]
| editing = R. Nirmal | editing = R. Nirmal
| music = ] | music = ]
| studio = ] | studio = ]
| distributor = ]<!-- do NOT include distributors for regions outside TN --> | distributor = ]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|04|13}} | released = {{Film date|2022|04|13|df=yes}}
| country = India | country = India
| language = Tamil | language = Tamil
| runtime = 162 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=Fans crash the CBFC website for Vijay's 'Beast' censor details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/fans-crash-the-cbfc-website-for-vijays-beast-censor-details/articleshow/90367897.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322072916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/fans-crash-the-cbfc-website-for-vijays-beast-censor-details/articleshow/90367897.cms |archive-date=22 March 2022 |access-date=28 March 2022 |website=] }}</ref> | runtime = 158 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast (2022) |url=http://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/B733B3C700571F89 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407165910/http://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/B733B3C700571F89 |archive-date=7 April 2022 |access-date=21 September 2022 |website=]}}</ref>
| budget = {{INR|130–150}} crore{{Efn|While '']'' reported that ''Beast'' was made on a budget of {{INR}}130 crore,<ref name="moneycontrol" /> '']'' stated that the film cost its makers {{INR}}150 crore to produce.<ref name="India Today" />|name="budget"}}
| budget = {{INR|150}} ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Latha |date=2 April 2022 |title=Thalapathy Vijay: A superstar's journey, from child actor to action hero |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-making-of-a-tamil-cinema-superstar-ghilli-pokkiri-thupakki-theri-master-beast-vijay-politics-8309691.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402172721/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-making-of-a-tamil-cinema-superstar-ghilli-pokkiri-thupakki-theri-master-beast-vijay-politics-8309691.html |archive-date=2 April 2022 |access-date=2 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref>
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|217–300}} crore{{efn|name="BO"}}
| gross = ₹72.67 crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast box office collection day 1: Thalapathy Vijay's film earns Rs 72.67 crore worldwide |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-beast-box-office-collection-day-1-thalapathy-vijay-s-film-earns-rs-7267-crore-worldwide-2946240 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
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'''''Beast''''' is a 2022 Indian ]-language ]<ref name="Pokkiri" /> written and directed by ] and produced by ]. The film stars ] and ], while ], ], ] and ] play supporting roles. It revolves around an ex-] agent's crusade to rescue people held hostage in a shopping mall by terrorists. '''''Beast''''' (stylised on-screen as '''''BeAst''''') is a 2022 Indian ]-language ]<ref name="Pokkiri" /> written and directed by ]. It is produced by ] under ]. The film stars ] and ] in the lead roles, alongside ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The film is about an ex-] agent who seeks to rescue the hostages in a shopping mall which is hijacked by terrorists with the intentions of freeing their leader, who was previously captured by the agent.


Sun Pictures acquired the production rights for Vijay's 65th film in January 2020. ] was initially signed to direct it; however, he was ousted from the film, after he refused to cut his remuneration. Nelson was subsequently brought on board, with announcement in December 2020 under the tentative title ''Thalapathy 65'', and the official title was announced in June 2021. ] commenced in April 2021. It was shot in several locations including ], ] and ], and ] by mid-December 2021. The film has music composed by ], cinematography was handled by ] and editing by R. Nirmal.
The production rights of Vijay's 65th film as lead actor, which was tentatively titled ''Thalapathy 65'', were acquired by Sun Pictures in early January 2020, and the film was set to be written and directed by ]. However, the producers ousted Murugadoss from the film in October 2020, after he refused to cut his renumeration. Nelson was later hired, and wrote a new script for the film.


''Beast'' was released worldwide on 13 April 2022 in theatres to mixed reviews from critics, who praised its cast performances (especially Vijay, Pooja Hedge and Selvaraghavan), soundtrack, musical score, visuals and entertainment factor but criticized the weak storyline, pace and screenplay.<ref name="India Today" /><ref name="reception" /> Despite this, the film was a commercial success,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast box office collection: After dull weekdays, Vijay starrer records a busy weekend |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-box-office-after-dull-weekdays-vijay-starrer-records-a-busy-weekend-7886380/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220135457/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-box-office-after-dull-weekdays-vijay-starrer-records-a-busy-weekend-7886380/ |archive-date=20 February 2023 |website=]| date=26 April 2022|quote=Beast has managed to make significant gains at the box office despite getting poor reviews. Trade pundits have credited Vijay’s massive popularity for the film’s box office success.}}</ref> grossing {{INR|217–300}} crore worldwide,{{Efn|According to '']'', ''Beast'' grossed {{INR}}217 crore worldwide.<ref name="moneycontrol">{{Cite web |title=Yearender 2022: 'Beast' to 'KGF: Chapter 2', the 10 highest grossing Indian movies worldwide |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/europe/?url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/photos/trends/entertainment/year-ender-2022-beast-to-kgf-chapter-2-the-10-highest-grossing-indian-movies-worldwide-9737571.html&classic=true |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529035939/https://www.moneycontrol.com/europe/?url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/photos/trends/entertainment/year-ender-2022-beast-to-kgf-chapter-2-the-10-highest-grossing-indian-movies-worldwide-9737571.html&classic=true |archive-date=29 May 2023 |access-date=29 May 2023 |website=]| date=20 December 2022 }}</ref> '']'' reported that the film earned {{INR}}227 crore in its lifetime.<ref name="India Today">{{Cite web |date=11 January 2023 |title=Varisu box office prediction + what Thalapathy Vijay's last 5 films made |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/varisu-box-office-prediction-what-thalapathy-vijays-last-5-films-made-2319888-2023-01-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129085104/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/varisu-box-office-prediction-what-thalapathy-vijays-last-5-films-made-2319888-2023-01-11 |archive-date=29 January 2023 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=] |quote=Beast, which marked Vijay’s first collaboration with Nelson Dilipkumar, opened to a good response at the box office despite receiving negative reviews.}}</ref> '']'' stated that the film made {{INR}}236.90 crore.<ref name="final total">{{Cite web |date=23 June 2022 |title=Vijay starrer Beast worldwide closing box office collections |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-vijay-starrer-beast-final-worldwide-business-1135133 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815071254/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-vijay-starrer-beast-final-worldwide-business-1135133 |archive-date=15 August 2022 |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=]}}</ref> '']'' reported that the film grossed {{INR}}240 crore worldwide.<ref name="IndExp">{{Cite web |date=22 June 2023 |title=Vijay's Beast to be out on Netflix on this date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/vijay-film-beast-on-netflix-7900393/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222050150/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/vijay-film-beast-on-netflix-7900393/ |archive-date=22 December 2022 |access-date=22 June 2023 |website=]}}</ref> '']'' and<ref name="success">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nelson-dilipkumar-reveals-why-he-enjoyed-shooting-for-beast-the-most/articleshow/103353542.cms|title=Nelson Dilipkumar reveals why he enjoyed shooting for 'Beast' the most|date=4 September 2023|website=The Times of India|quote=The film was a commercial success and made more than Rs 300 crore at the box office.|access-date=29 September 2023|archive-date=8 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908143852/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nelson-dilipkumar-reveals-why-he-enjoyed-shooting-for-beast-the-most/articleshow/103353542.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> '']'' stated that ''Beast'' grossed over {{INR}}300 crore worldwide.<ref name="BOnumber">{{Cite web|date=15 February 2023|title="விஜய் போட்ட கணக்கு ஒன்று... நடந்ததோ வேறொன்று.." - வாரிசு வசூலும் உண்மை நிலவரமும்!|url=https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/amp/article/155567/tamilnadu-box-office-collection-details-of-varisu-movie|access-date=18 February 2023|website=]|archive-date=18 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218090442/https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/amp/article/155567/tamilnadu-box-office-collection-details-of-varisu-movie|url-status=live}}</ref>|name="BO"}} becoming one of the ] of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2023 |title=Jailer To Beast: Here Are The Tamil Films With "Highest & Biggest Opening" |url=https://lehren.com/regional/tamil/jailer-to-beast-here-are-the-tamil-films-with-highest-biggest-opening/176024/ | access-date=26 August 2023 |website=] |language=en |archive-date=26 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826032746/https://lehren.com/regional/tamil/jailer-to-beast-here-are-the-tamil-films-with-highest-biggest-opening/176024/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was screened at the ], Veneto International Film Festival, Italy and Eastern Europe Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web | title=Beast was screened at Veneto International Film Festival | website=X (formerly Twitter) | url=https://twitter.com/KiranDrk/status/1774335848277819807 | access-date=2024-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Beast was screened at the Eastern Europe Film Festival | website=X (formerly Twitter) | url=https://twitter.com/KiranDrk/status/1780903324994490611 | access-date=2024-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Beast screened at the Rome International Film Festival | website=X (formerly Twitter) | url=https://twitter.com/KiranDrk/status/1776204497305416016 | access-date=2024-04-28}}</ref>
With an official announcement during December 2020, the film began principal photography in April 2021, and ] that December. It was shot across various locations in ], including a specially designed set resembling that of a shopping mall where most of the film was shot, whilst sporadic schedules took place in ] and ]. The music was composed by ], cinematography was handled by ], editing by R. Nirmal and production design supervised by ], respectively.

''Beast'' was released in theatres on 13 April 2022. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience with praise towards Vijay’s performance, action sequences, cinematography, visual effects, Anirudh’s soundtrack and Nelson’s direction while the uneven screenplay received criticism.


== Plot == == Plot ==
Veera Raghavan, a ] ], is stationed in ] to capture Umar Farooq, a notorious terrorist. While Veera manages to capture Farooq, a missile shot by him to prevent Farooq's escape injures and kills a civilian child. A traumatised Veera quits the agency and returns to ]. 11 months later, Veera has ] and traumatic memories of the child. At the insistence of his psychiatrist, Veera attends a wedding and meets Preethi, and they fall for each other. Preethi convinces him to join "Dominic & Soldiers", a failing ] led by Dominic Irudhayaraj.


Meanwhile, the ] receives intel that terrorists are planning a massive terrorist attack in Chennai. Along with Preethi and Dominic, Veera visits the agency's last client, the East Coast Mall, where he observes several suspicious activities and deduces that someone else has taken over the mall. Later, Umar Saif, Farooq's brother, and his sleeper cells open fire and hijack the mall, thus proving Veera's suspicions. Veera, Preethi, Dominic and a couple of other people hide themselves inside an unopened restaurant. Led by Deputy ] Althaf Hussain, the government tries to negotiate with the terrorists, who demand the release of Farooq.
Veera Raghavan, an Indian RAW agent is assigned to capture the terrorist Umar Farooq. While he successfully manages to do so, a missile shot by him to prevent Farooq's escape injures and kills a civilian child, traumatising Veera, who quits RAW.

Months later, Veera is still reeling from the after-effects of the child's death. He meets Preethi at a wedding, and they fall in love. Preethi convinces him to join her company 'Dominic & Soldiers,' a failing security service. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government gets intel that a major terrorist event is planned in Chennai.

Along with Preethi and her boss, Veera visits the East Coast mall, their last client. Veera observes a series of suspicious activities in the mall and deduces that someone else has taken over it. He is proven right, as terrorists dressed as Santa Claus open fire and hijack the mall. Veera, Preethi, and a few others hide unharmed inside an unopened restaurant.


The Government, led by Althaf Hussain, an ex-associate of Veera, try to negotiate with the terrorists, who demand the release of Umar Farooq. Althaf comes to know that Veera is also trapped inside the mall, and he manages to establish contact with him. Althaf tries to convince Veera to help them. Veera, initially hesitant, gets convinced when he realises that the terrorists are here for Umar Farooq. He kills one of the terrorists, captures another one alive, and brings him to their hideout. He manages to infiltrate the terrorists and eliminates a few of them. Althaf learns that Veeraraghavan is inside the mall. He manages to establish contact with him and tries to convince him to help them. Though initially hesitant, Veera realises that the terrorists are there to initiate Farooq's release. He kills one of the terrorists, captures another alive, and brings him to their hideout. Veera manages to infiltrate the terrorists under disguise and eliminates a few of them. The ], who is in league with Saif, gets them to stage the execution of his wife and daughter, Aparna, inside the mall on live television. Enraged about the government's forceful decision to release Farooq, Veera retaliates and kidnaps the Home Minister's wife and Aparna by pretending to be a ] militant to confuse the terrorists, and he threatens to kill them if Farooq is released.


Sensing his impending defeat, Saif seemingly gives up, only to slip into the crowd, pretending to be a hostage. He soon figures out Veera's real identity from Dominic, which allows him and his ] to capture all of them. With the help of Aparna, Veera manages to escape and eliminate Saif and the other terrorists while ensuring that the hostages flee to safety. The police arrest the Home Minister for his involvement in the hijack of the mall. Despite all the negotiations, the government releases Farooq from prison and drops him at the ]. A few months later, Veera recaptures Farooq in Pakistan and brings him back to India after surviving a long air chase. Following the successful operation, Veera, Preethi, Dominic, and the rest of his crew celebrate their escapades in ].
The Home Minister, who is in league with the terrorists, gets them to stage the execution of his wife and daughter on live TV. The government succumbs to this and agrees to release Farooq. Enraged, Veera retaliates and kidnaps the home minister's wife and daughter and, pretending to be a Bangladeshi militant to confuse the terrorists, threatens to kill them if Farooq is released.

The leader of the terrorists, Umar Saif, senses his impending defeat and seemingly gives up, only to slip among the crowd pretending to be a hostage. He soon figures out Veera's real identity and forces him and his aides to give up and captures all of them. With the help of the Home Minister's daughter, Veera managers to escape, and he eliminates all the terrorists while making sure the hostages escape to safety. The Home Minister is arrested for his involvement with the terrorists.

Meanwhile, amid all the negotiation, Umar Farooq was let go. A few months later, Veera finds and captures him in Pakistan and after surviving a long air chase, manages to bring him back to India to have him arrested.


== Cast == == Cast ==
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{{cast listing| {{cast listing|
* ] as Veera Raghavan * ] as Veeraraghavan "Veera"
* ] as Preethi<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 April 2022 |title=Pooja Hegde speaks about her character in 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-speaks-about-her-character-in-beast/articleshow/90782242.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411132949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-speaks-about-her-character-in-beast/articleshow/90782242.cms |archive-date=11 April 2022 |access-date=11 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> * ] as Preethi<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 April 2022 |title=Pooja Hegde speaks about her character in 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-speaks-about-her-character-in-beast/articleshow/90782242.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411132949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-speaks-about-her-character-in-beast/articleshow/90782242.cms |archive-date=11 April 2022 |access-date=11 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref>
* ] as Althaf Hussain * ] as Althaf Hussain
* ] as a terrorist who sides with Veera
* ] as Jill
* ] as Jack
* ] as Dominic Irudhayaraj * ] as Dominic Irudhayaraj
* ] as the Home Minister * ] as Umar Saif
* ] as Aparna * ] as Aparna
* ] as Ramachandran * ] as a terrorist
* ] a Jill
* ] as Umar Farooq
* ] as Umar Saif * ] as Jack
* ] as Veera's psychiatrist * ] as ]
* Sunil Reddy as ]
* Shiva Arvind as ] * Shiva Arvind as ]
* Sujatha Babu as Aparna's mother * Sujatha Babu as Aparna's mother and Home Minister's wife
* ] as Umar Farooq
* ] as a hostage * ] as a hostage
* ] as Veera's psychiatrist
* Gayathri Shan as a hostage
* ] as the Home Minister's assistant
* Smruthi as a hostage
* Janani Durga as a hostage * ] as Madhav Singh
* Madhuri Watts as a hostage * ] as the Home Minister
* Hasini Pavithra as a hostage
* ] in a cameo appearance as a drummer in the song "]"
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Additionally, director ], music composer ] and choreographer ] appear in cameo appearances as themselves in the song "]". Additionally, director ], music composer ], cinematographer ], choreographer ], and ] appear in cameo appearances as themselves in the song "]".


== Production == == Production ==
=== Development === === Development ===
In January 2020, during the production of '']'' (2021), ] reportedly signed for his next project backed by ]'s ], collaborating with them after '']'' (2009), '']'' (2010) and ] (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 January 2020 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 65 production and direction Speculations ft Sun Pictures ARM Lokesh Arun Raja |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-thalapath-65-production-and-direction-speculations-ft-sun-pictures-arm-lokesh-arun-raja.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320090655/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-thalapath-65-production-and-direction-speculations-ft-sun-pictures-arm-lokesh-arun-raja.html |archive-date=20 March 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 January 2020 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 65 a big-budget movie to be produced by Sun Pictures? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/03/vijays-thalapathy-65-a-big-bidget-movie-to-be-produced-by-sun-pictures-16334.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814141524/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/03/vijays-thalapathy-65-a-big-bidget-movie-to-be-produced-by-sun-pictures-16334.html |archive-date=14 August 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> While ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2019 |title=Vijay likely to team up with Magizh Thirumeni for Thalapathy 65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-likely-to-team-up-with-magizh-thirumeni-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/72033741.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404070224/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-likely-to-team-up-with-magizh-thirumeni-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/72033741.cms |archive-date=4 April 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 January 2020 |title=Shankar to director Vijay in #Thalapathy65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-to-director-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/73086499.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107123615/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-to-director-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/73086499.cms |archive-date=7 January 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2020 |title=Sudha Kongara to direct Thalapathy 65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sudha-kongara-to-direct-thalapathy-65/articleshow/73728406.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sudha-kongara-to-direct-thalapathy-65/articleshow/73728406.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2020 |title=Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' with director Pandiraj? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-director-pandiraj/articleshow/73421675.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111340/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-director-pandiraj/articleshow/73421675.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] and ] were initially reported to direct the film,<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2020 |title='Cobra' director Ajay Gnanamuthu reveals about directing Thalapathy 65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/cobra-director-ajay-gnanamuthu-reveals-about-directing-thalapathy-65/articleshow/74685325.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810122543/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/cobra-director-ajay-gnanamuthu-reveals-about-directing-thalapathy-65/articleshow/74685325.cms |archive-date=10 August 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> in March 2020, a source claimed that ] had planned to direct Vijay in the tentatively titled ''Thalapathy 65'' (Vijay's 65th film as lead actor).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakshmi |first=V. |date=20 March 2020 |title=Is Murugadoss directing Vijay in #Thalapathy65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-murugadoss-directing-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/74712117.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411193741/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-murugadoss-directing-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/74712117.cms |archive-date=11 April 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The project was reported to enter production by late April 2020, which did not happen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2020 |title=Thalapathy 65: Vijay and AR Murgadoss's next film to start rolling from April end? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-and-ar-murgadosss-next-film-to-start-rolling-from-april-end/articleshow/74754193.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325095446/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-and-ar-murgadosss-next-film-to-start-rolling-from-april-end/articleshow/74754193.cms |archive-date=25 March 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] was finalised to compose the music in May 2020, in what would have been his first collaboration with Vijay.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2020 |title='Thalapathy 65': Music director S Thaman to compose music for Vijay's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/thalapathy-65-music-director-s-thaman-to-compose-music-for-vijays-film/articleshow/75550189.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924153610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/thalapathy-65-music-director-s-thaman-to-compose-music-for-vijays-film/articleshow/75550189.cms |archive-date=24 September 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In August 2020, ] was approached to be the lead actress, collaborating with Vijay after ten years since ''Sura''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Tamannaah to pair up with Vijay after a decade in 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamannaah-to-pair-up-with-vijay-after-a-decade-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77779698.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618124715/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamannaah-to-pair-up-with-vijay-after-a-decade-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77779698.cms |archive-date=18 June 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The script was reported to have Vijay in dual roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 October 2020 |title=Vijay to play a double role in 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-play-a-double-role-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/78509175.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216022433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-play-a-double-role-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/78509175.cms |archive-date=16 December 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In November 2019, it was revealed that ] had signed his 65th film following ] (2021), which he was currently filming.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vijay likely to team up with Magizh Thirumeni for Thalapathy 65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-likely-to-team-up-with-magizh-thirumeni-for-thalapathy-65/amp_articleshow/72033741.cms |access-date=2024-12-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The following January, ]'s ] was reported to fund the project, collaborating with the actor after ] (2009), ] (2010) and ] (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 January 2020 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 65 a big-budget movie to be produced by Sun Pictures? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/03/vijays-thalapathy-65-a-big-bidget-movie-to-be-produced-by-sun-pictures-16334.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814141524/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/03/vijays-thalapathy-65-a-big-bidget-movie-to-be-produced-by-sun-pictures-16334.html |archive-date=14 August 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Multiple directors, including ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2019 |title=Vijay likely to team up with Magizh Thirumeni for Thalapathy 65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-likely-to-team-up-with-magizh-thirumeni-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/72033741.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404070224/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-likely-to-team-up-with-magizh-thirumeni-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/72033741.cms |archive-date=4 April 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 January 2020 |title=Shankar to director Vijay in #Thalapathy65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-to-director-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/73086499.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107123615/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shankar-to-director-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/73086499.cms |archive-date=7 January 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2020 |title=Sudha Kongara to direct Thalapathy 65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sudha-kongara-to-direct-thalapathy-65/articleshow/73728406.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sudha-kongara-to-direct-thalapathy-65/articleshow/73728406.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2020 |title=Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' with director Pandiraj? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-director-pandiraj/articleshow/73421675.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111340/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-director-pandiraj/articleshow/73421675.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] and ] were reported to direct it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2020 |title='Cobra' director Ajay Gnanamuthu reveals about directing Thalapathy 65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/cobra-director-ajay-gnanamuthu-reveals-about-directing-thalapathy-65/articleshow/74685325.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810122543/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/cobra-director-ajay-gnanamuthu-reveals-about-directing-thalapathy-65/articleshow/74685325.cms |archive-date=10 August 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> However, that March, it was reported that ] would direct the project, tentatively titled ''Thalapathy 65''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakshmi |first=V. |date=20 March 2020 |title=Is Murugadoss directing Vijay in #Thalapathy65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-murugadoss-directing-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/74712117.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411193741/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-murugadoss-directing-vijay-in-thalapathy65/articleshow/74712117.cms |archive-date=11 April 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Production was reportedly set to begin the following month; however, it did not happen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2020 |title=Thalapathy 65: Vijay and AR Murgadoss's next film to start rolling from April end? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-and-ar-murgadosss-next-film-to-start-rolling-from-april-end/articleshow/74754193.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325095446/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-and-ar-murgadosss-next-film-to-start-rolling-from-april-end/articleshow/74754193.cms |archive-date=25 March 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] was brought on board to score the music, in his maiden collaboration with Vijay,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2020 |title='Thalapathy 65': Music director S Thaman to compose music for Vijay's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/thalapathy-65-music-director-s-thaman-to-compose-music-for-vijays-film/articleshow/75550189.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924153610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/thalapathy-65-music-director-s-thaman-to-compose-music-for-vijays-film/articleshow/75550189.cms |archive-date=24 September 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> whilst ] was approached as the female lead in her second collaboration with the actor after ''Sura''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=Tamannaah to pair up with Vijay after a decade in 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamannaah-to-pair-up-with-vijay-after-a-decade-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77779698.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618124715/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamannaah-to-pair-up-with-vijay-after-a-decade-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77779698.cms |archive-date=18 June 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


Murugadoss narrated the final script to Vijay in early August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2020 |title=Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' to be finalised after AR Murugadoss' final narration |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-finalised-after-ar-murugadoss-final-narration/articleshow/77408451.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112005142/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-finalised-after-ar-murugadoss-final-narration/articleshow/77408451.cms |archive-date=12 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Following his approval, the team reported in mid-August 2020 that ''Thalapathy 65'' will enter production soon,<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2020 |title=Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' with AR Murugadoss all set to roll |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-ar-murugadoss-all-set-to-roll/articleshow/77627138.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112005020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-ar-murugadoss-all-set-to-roll/articleshow/77627138.cms |archive-date=12 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> with an official announcement on the occasion of ] (22 August 2020), which did not happen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 August 2020 |title=Here's why 'Thalapathy 65' announcement was not made on Vinayagar Chathurthi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-thalapathy-65-announcement-was-not-made-on-vinayagar-chathurthi/articleshow/77802256.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-thalapathy-65-announcement-was-not-made-on-vinayagar-chathurthi/articleshow/77802256.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In an interview, Murugadoss stated that the script was not a sequel to any of his previous films, but an original one.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 August 2020 |title=AR Murugadoss opens up about 'Thalapathy 65' script |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-about-thalapathy-65-script/articleshow/77715232.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216022539/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-about-thalapathy-65-script/articleshow/77715232.cms |archive-date=16 December 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team further brought the stunt choreographer duo ] on board, which marked their first collaboration with Vijay,<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2020 |title=National Award winning stunt choreographers in Vijay's Thalapathy 65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winning-stunt-choreographers-in-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77649989.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826131817/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winning-stunt-choreographers-in-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77649989.cms |archive-date=26 August 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and screenwriter ] also joined the project in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2020 |title=Breaking! Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' gets an acclaimed veteran on board |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-65-update-r-selvaraj-screenwriter-on-board--tamil-news-267647 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305134744/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-65-update-r-selvaraj-screenwriter-on-board--tamil-news-267647 |archive-date=5 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> ] was announced as the cinematographer in September 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2020 |title=Thalapathy 65: Manoj Paramahamsa to crank the camera for Vijay&nbsp;– Murugadoss film |url=https://www.kollyinsider.com/2020/09/thalapathy-65-manoj-paramahamsa-to.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226153855/https://www.kollyinsider.com/2020/09/thalapathy-65-manoj-paramahamsa-to.html |archive-date=26 February 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=KollyInsider}}</ref> Murugadoss narrated the final script to Vijay in early August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2020 |title=Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' to be finalised after AR Murugadoss' final narration |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-finalised-after-ar-murugadoss-final-narration/articleshow/77408451.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112005142/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-finalised-after-ar-murugadoss-final-narration/articleshow/77408451.cms |archive-date=12 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Following his approval, the team reported in mid-August 2020 that ''Thalapathy 65'' will enter production soon,<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2020 |title=Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' with AR Murugadoss all set to roll |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-ar-murugadoss-all-set-to-roll/articleshow/77627138.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112005020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-with-ar-murugadoss-all-set-to-roll/articleshow/77627138.cms |archive-date=12 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> with an official announcement on the occasion of ] (22 August 2020), which did not happen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 August 2020 |title=Here's why 'Thalapathy 65' announcement was not made on Vinayagar Chathurthi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-thalapathy-65-announcement-was-not-made-on-vinayagar-chathurthi/articleshow/77802256.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-thalapathy-65-announcement-was-not-made-on-vinayagar-chathurthi/articleshow/77802256.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In an interview, Murugadoss stated that the script was not a sequel to any of his previous films, but an original one.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 August 2020 |title=AR Murugadoss opens up about 'Thalapathy 65' script |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-about-thalapathy-65-script/articleshow/77715232.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216022539/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-about-thalapathy-65-script/articleshow/77715232.cms |archive-date=16 December 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team further brought the stunt choreographer duo ] on board, which marked their first collaboration with Vijay,<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 August 2020 |title=National Award winning stunt choreographers in Vijay's Thalapathy 65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winning-stunt-choreographers-in-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77649989.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826131817/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winning-stunt-choreographers-in-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77649989.cms |archive-date=26 August 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and cinematographer ], who confirmed his presence in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-25 |title=Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa joins Vijay and Nelson Dilipkumar's film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-joins-vijay-and-nelson-dilipkumar-s-film-1772893-2021-02-25 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>


Vijay was initially said to receive {{Indian Rupee|100}} crore as a remuneration for the project, but due to the financial constraints owing to the ], he decided to waive off 30% from his salary, thus getting {{Indian Rupee|70}} crore as remuneration.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 July 2020 |title=Vijay to reduce his remuneration for 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-reduce-his-remuneration-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/76954455.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213120657/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-reduce-his-remuneration-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/76954455.cms |archive-date=13 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Maran insisted Murugadoss to reduce his salary post the failure of his previous directorial, '']'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=David |date=20 August 2020 |title=Vijay, AR Murugadoss take pay cut for Thalapathy 65: Here's how much actor and director get for this project |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-ar-murugadoss-take-paycut-thalapathy-65-heres-how-much-sun-pictures-will-pay-actor-826758 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525010428/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-ar-murugadoss-take-paycut-thalapathy-65-heres-how-much-sun-pictures-will-pay-actor-826758 |archive-date=25 May 2021 |access-date=27 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> But as Murugadoss refused his demands, Sun Pictures ousted him from the project in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 October 2020 |title=Did AR Murugadoss refuse to take a pay cut for 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-ar-murugadoss-refuse-to-take-a-pay-cut-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/78928928.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322193154/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-ar-murugadoss-refuse-to-take-a-pay-cut-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/78928928.cms |archive-date=22 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2020 |title=AR Murugadoss walks out of Thalapathy-65? |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-walks-out-of-thalapathy-65-news-tamil-ukyfnAdhfjiej.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101041725/https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-walks-out-of-thalapathy-65-news-tamil-ukyfnAdhfjiej.html |archive-date=1 November 2020 |access-date=27 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The producers later planned to bring either ], ] or Magizh Thirumeni on board to direct the project, with Nelson being insisted by composer ], who worked with Vijay in ''Master'', to direct the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 November 2020 |title=Big Surprise! Vijay ropes in THIS young director for 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/big-surprise-vijay-ropes-in-this-young-director-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/79038266.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216022405/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/big-surprise-vijay-ropes-in-this-young-director-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/79038266.cms |archive-date=16 December 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=Here's why director Nelson collarated with Vijay for 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-director-nelson-collarated-with-vijay-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81818740.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415134338/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-director-nelson-collarated-with-vijay-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81818740.cms |archive-date=15 April 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay was initially said to receive {{Indian Rupee|100}} crore as a remuneration for the project, but due to the financial constraints owing to the ], he decided to waive off 30% from his salary, thus getting {{Indian Rupee|70}} crore as remuneration.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 July 2020 |title=Vijay to reduce his remuneration for 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-reduce-his-remuneration-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/76954455.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213120657/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-to-reduce-his-remuneration-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/76954455.cms |archive-date=13 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Maran insisted Murugadoss to reduce his salary post the failure of his previous directorial, '']'' (2020). But as Murugadoss refused his demands, Sun Pictures ousted him from the project in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 October 2020 |title=Did AR Murugadoss refuse to take a pay cut for 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-ar-murugadoss-refuse-to-take-a-pay-cut-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/78928928.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322193154/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-ar-murugadoss-refuse-to-take-a-pay-cut-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/78928928.cms |archive-date=22 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2020 |title=AR Murugadoss walks out of Thalapathy-65? |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-walks-out-of-thalapathy-65-news-tamil-ukyfnAdhfjiej.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101041725/https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-walks-out-of-thalapathy-65-news-tamil-ukyfnAdhfjiej.html |archive-date=1 November 2020 |access-date=27 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The producers later planned to bring either ], ], or ] on board to direct the project, with Nelson being insisted by composer ], who worked with Vijay in ''Master'', to direct the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 November 2020 |title=Big Surprise! Vijay ropes in THIS young director for 'Thalapathy 65'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/big-surprise-vijay-ropes-in-this-young-director-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/79038266.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216022405/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/big-surprise-vijay-ropes-in-this-young-director-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/79038266.cms |archive-date=16 December 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=Here's why director Nelson collarated with Vijay for 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-director-nelson-collarated-with-vijay-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81818740.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415134338/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-director-nelson-collarated-with-vijay-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81818740.cms |archive-date=15 April 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


=== Pre-production === === Pre-production ===
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| quote="''Beast'' was written with Vijay sir in mind. We know his stature and what he can do well. I took up an idea that needed all that. And then I tried to do something different within that. It was convincing to sir and it also worked for me. So I didn't purposefully change something for him. Only he can do this film." | quote="''Beast'' was written with Vijay sir in mind. We know his stature and what he can do well. I took up an idea that needed all that. And then I tried to do something different within that. It was convincing to sir and it also worked for me. So I didn't purposefully change something for him. Only he can do this film."
| source =&nbsp;– ], in an interview with film critic ]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bgOQyxNTY0 |title=Nelson Dilipkumar Interview with Baradwaj Rangan |date=1 November 2021 |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |type=Interview |language=en, ta |publisher=] |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |place=India |time=52:35 |access-date=20 November 2021 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/5bgOQyxNTY0 |archive-date=2 December 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | source = &nbsp;– ], in an interview with film critic ]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bgOQyxNTY0 |title=Nelson Dilipkumar Interview with Baradwaj Rangan |date=1 November 2021 |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |language=ta |publisher=] |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |time=52:35 |access-date=20 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120165448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bgOQyxNTY0 |archive-date=20 November 2021 |url-status=live |via=]}}</ref>
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On 10 December 2020, Sun Pictures announced that ''Thalapathy 65'' will be directed by Nelson,<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title='Thalapathy 65': Vijay teams up with Sun Pictures and director Nelson |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-65-vijay-teams-up-with-sun-pictures-and-director-nelson/article33299201.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202012943/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-65-vijay-teams-up-with-sun-pictures-and-director-nelson/article33299201.ece |archive-date=2 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title=Official: Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' to be directed by Nelson |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-directed-by-nelson/articleshow/79662961.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513043303/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-directed-by-nelson/articleshow/79662961.cms |archive-date=13 May 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and Anirudh was also brought on board to score music;<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title=Sun Pictures hints about working on 'Thalapathy 65', leaves fans guessing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sun-pictures-hints-about-working-on-thalapathy-65-leaves-fans-guessing/articleshow/79658101.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104065820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sun-pictures-hints-about-working-on-thalapathy-65-leaves-fans-guessing/articleshow/79658101.cms |archive-date=4 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> this project marks his third collaboration with Vijay and Nelson after their respective films, '']'' (2014), '']'' (2018) and '']'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title=#Thalapathy65: Actor Vijay's next to be directed by 'Kolamaavu Kokila' fame Nelson |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/dec/10/thalapathy65-actor-vijays-next-to-be-directed-by-kolamaavu-kokila-famenelson-2234415.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125120356/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/dec/10/thalapathy65-actor-vijays-next-to-be-directed-by-kolamaavu-kokila-famenelson-2234415.html |archive-date=25 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Manoj and Anbariv who were part of Murugadoss' proposed project with Vijay were retained for this film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=25 February 2021 |title=Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa joins Vijay and Nelson Dilipkumar's film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-joins-vijay-and-nelson-dilipkumar-s-film-1772893-2021-02-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227144220/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-joins-vijay-and-nelson-dilipkumar-s-film-1772893-2021-02-25 |archive-date=27 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> R. Nirmal, who worked with Nelson in ''Kolamaavu Kokila'' and ''Doctor'' was announced as the film editor, while ] handled the production design for this film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2021 |title=Happy Birthday Thalapathy Vijay: Mahesh Babu extends birthday wishes to Tamil super star with a sweetest post |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-thalapathy-vijay-mahesh-babu-extends-birthday-wishes-to-tamil-super-star-with-a-sweetest-post/articleshow/83745455.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626033339/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-thalapathy-vijay-mahesh-babu-extends-birthday-wishes-to-tamil-super-star-with-a-sweetest-post/articleshow/83745455.cms |archive-date=26 June 2021 |access-date=6 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Anbariv said that the film would have "extraordinary" stunt sequences similar to those in '']'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65' to have exceptional stunts than 'KGF' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-to-have-exceptional-stunts-than-kgf/articleshow/81184692.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224125350/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-to-have-exceptional-stunts-than-kgf/articleshow/81184692.cms |archive-date=24 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 10 December 2020, Sun Pictures announced that ''Thalapathy 65'' will be directed by Nelson,<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title='Thalapathy 65': Vijay teams up with Sun Pictures and director Nelson |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-65-vijay-teams-up-with-sun-pictures-and-director-nelson/article33299201.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202012943/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-65-vijay-teams-up-with-sun-pictures-and-director-nelson/article33299201.ece |archive-date=2 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title=Official: Vijay's 'Thalapathy 65' to be directed by Nelson |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-directed-by-nelson/articleshow/79662961.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513043303/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-vijays-thalapathy-65-to-be-directed-by-nelson/articleshow/79662961.cms |archive-date=13 May 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and Anirudh was also brought on board to score music;<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title=Sun Pictures hints about working on 'Thalapathy 65', leaves fans guessing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sun-pictures-hints-about-working-on-thalapathy-65-leaves-fans-guessing/articleshow/79658101.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104065820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sun-pictures-hints-about-working-on-thalapathy-65-leaves-fans-guessing/articleshow/79658101.cms |archive-date=4 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> this project marks his third collaboration with Vijay and Nelson after their respective films, '']'' (2014), ] (2021), '']'' (2018) and '']'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 December 2020 |title=#Thalapathy65: Actor Vijay's next to be directed by 'Kolamaavu Kokila' fame Nelson |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/dec/10/thalapathy65-actor-vijays-next-to-be-directed-by-kolamaavu-kokila-famenelson-2234415.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125120356/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/dec/10/thalapathy65-actor-vijays-next-to-be-directed-by-kolamaavu-kokila-famenelson-2234415.html |archive-date=25 January 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Manoj and Anbariv who were part of Murugadoss' proposed project with Vijay were retained for this film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=25 February 2021 |title=Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa joins Vijay and Nelson Dilipkumar's film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-joins-vijay-and-nelson-dilipkumar-s-film-1772893-2021-02-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227144220/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-joins-vijay-and-nelson-dilipkumar-s-film-1772893-2021-02-25 |archive-date=27 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> R. Nirmal, who worked with Nelson in ''Kolamaavu Kokila'' and ''Doctor'' was announced as the film editor, while ] handled the production design for this film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2021 |title=Happy Birthday Thalapathy Vijay: Mahesh Babu extends birthday wishes to Tamil super star with a sweetest post |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-thalapathy-vijay-mahesh-babu-extends-birthday-wishes-to-tamil-super-star-with-a-sweetest-post/articleshow/83745455.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626033339/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-thalapathy-vijay-mahesh-babu-extends-birthday-wishes-to-tamil-super-star-with-a-sweetest-post/articleshow/83745455.cms |archive-date=26 June 2021 |access-date=6 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Anbariv said that the film would have "extraordinary" stunt sequences similar to those in '']'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65' to have exceptional stunts than 'KGF' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-to-have-exceptional-stunts-than-kgf/articleshow/81184692.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224125350/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-to-have-exceptional-stunts-than-kgf/articleshow/81184692.cms |archive-date=24 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


Nelson had parallelly worked on the film's script along with the post-production works of ''Doctor'' as the final script was to be drafted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Nelson Dilipkumar yet to finalise the script with Vijay for the film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-nelson-dhilipkumar-yet-to-finalise-the-script-with-vijay-for-the-film/articleshow/81507317.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321224646/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-nelson-dhilipkumar-yet-to-finalise-the-script-with-vijay-for-the-film/articleshow/81507317.cms |archive-date=21 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> During that period, he simultaneously began location scouting for the film and shared a few pictures from Russia through his ] page.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' director Nelson Dhilipkumar begins the location hunt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dhilipkumar-begins-the-location-hunt/articleshow/81350508.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308222659/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dhilipkumar-begins-the-location-hunt/articleshow/81350508.cms |archive-date=8 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay was reported to play a "sharp and humorous" character.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 March 2021 |title=Vijay's character from 'Thalapathy 65' revealed, deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-character-from-thalapathy-65-revealed-deets-inside/articleshow/81428529.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317122825/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-character-from-thalapathy-65-revealed-deets-inside/articleshow/81428529.cms |archive-date=17 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> While the film was launched under the tentative title ''Thalapathy 65'', the film's title ''Beast'' was announced on 21 June 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 first look: Vijay's film with Nelson Dhilipkumar titled 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-nelson-dhilipkumar-titled-beast/articleshow/83716592.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210621124410/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-nelson-dhilipkumar-titled-beast/articleshow/83716592.cms |archive-date=21 June 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2021 |title=Vijay's new Tamil film titled Beast, first-look poster unveiled on the eve of his birthday |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vijays-new-tamil-film-titled-beast-first-look-poster-unveiled-on-the-eve-of-his-birthday-101624281632498.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709113203/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vijays-new-tamil-film-titled-beast-first-look-poster-unveiled-on-the-eve-of-his-birthday-101624281632498.html |archive-date=9 July 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> on the eve of Vijay's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 first look: Vijay is a shotgun-wielding 'Beast' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapthy-65-first-look-vijay-plays-a-shotgun-wielding-beast-7369096/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627215836/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapthy-65-first-look-vijay-plays-a-shotgun-wielding-beast-7369096/ |archive-date=27 June 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Nelson had parallelly worked on the film's script along with the post-production works of ''Doctor'' as the final script was to be drafted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Nelson Dilipkumar yet to finalise the script with Vijay for the film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-nelson-dhilipkumar-yet-to-finalise-the-script-with-vijay-for-the-film/articleshow/81507317.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321224646/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-nelson-dhilipkumar-yet-to-finalise-the-script-with-vijay-for-the-film/articleshow/81507317.cms |archive-date=21 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> During that period, he simultaneously began location scouting for the film and shared a few pictures from Russia through his ] page.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' director Nelson Dhilipkumar begins the location hunt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dhilipkumar-begins-the-location-hunt/articleshow/81350508.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308222659/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dhilipkumar-begins-the-location-hunt/articleshow/81350508.cms |archive-date=8 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay was reported to play a "sharp and humorous" character.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 March 2021 |title=Vijay's character from 'Thalapathy 65' revealed, deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-character-from-thalapathy-65-revealed-deets-inside/articleshow/81428529.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317122825/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-character-from-thalapathy-65-revealed-deets-inside/articleshow/81428529.cms |archive-date=17 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> While the film was launched under the tentative title ''Thalapathy 65'', the film's title ''Beast'' was announced on 21 June 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 first look: Vijay's film with Nelson Dhilipkumar titled 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-nelson-dhilipkumar-titled-beast/articleshow/83716592.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210621124410/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-nelson-dhilipkumar-titled-beast/articleshow/83716592.cms |archive-date=21 June 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2021 |title=Vijay's new Tamil film titled Beast, first-look poster unveiled on the eve of his birthday |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vijays-new-tamil-film-titled-beast-first-look-poster-unveiled-on-the-eve-of-his-birthday-101624281632498.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709113203/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vijays-new-tamil-film-titled-beast-first-look-poster-unveiled-on-the-eve-of-his-birthday-101624281632498.html |archive-date=9 July 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> on the eve of Vijay's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 first look: Vijay is a shotgun-wielding 'Beast' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapthy-65-first-look-vijay-plays-a-shotgun-wielding-beast-7369096/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627215836/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapthy-65-first-look-vijay-plays-a-shotgun-wielding-beast-7369096/ |archive-date=27 June 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


In October 2021, ], who worked in Nelson's ''Doctor'', revealed the plot during the film's promotions, saying that the film is centred on gold-smuggling.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 October 2021 |title=Sivakarthikeyan reveals the plot of Vijay's 'Beast'; deets inside! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-reveals-the-plot-of-vijays-beast-deets-inside/articleshow/86860388.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008074809/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-reveals-the-plot-of-vijays-beast-deets-inside/articleshow/86860388.cms |archive-date=8 October 2021 |access-date=8 October 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 October 2021 |title=Can Sivakarthikeyan's Doctor benefit from all the excitement around Vijay's Beast? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/sivakarthikeyan-doctor-benefit-from-vijay-beast-7560084/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120170248/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/sivakarthikeyan-doctor-benefit-from-vijay-beast-7560084/ |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> However, a ] edition published in November by the magazine '']'' revealed that the story is a sub-plot; the main plot revolves around an invasion taking place in a shopping mall, where terrorists hold a bunch of shoppers hostage, and how the protagonist saves them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=பாரதிராஜா |first=மை. |title=ஷாப்பிங்மாலைக் கைப்பற்றும் தீவிரவாதிகள்... காப்பாற்றும் விஜய்! - 'பீஸ்ட்' எக்ஸ்க்ளூசிவ் |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vijay-movie-beast-exclusive-information |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106070804/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vijay-movie-beast-exclusive-information |archive-date=6 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2021 |title=Vijay to save the public from a shopping mall invasion? |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-save-the-public-from-a-shopping-mall-invasion-news-tamil-visfeVhcgjbbe.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120173233/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-save-the-public-from-a-shopping-mall-invasion-news-tamil-visfeVhcgjbbe.html |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Most of the events take place in the mall. While primarily in the action genre, the film also features elements of ] and synchronised comical characters, usually seen in the director's films.<ref name="black comedy" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2021 |title=Shine Tom Chacko heaps praise over Beast director Nelson |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2021/nov/15/shine-tom-chacko-heaps-praise-over-beast-directornelson-dilipkumar-27865.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120165455/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2021/nov/15/shine-tom-chacko-heaps-praise-over-beast-directornelson-dilipkumar-27865.html |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Nelson described ''Beast'' as "60 percent action and 40 percent humour", while acknowledging '']'' (2007) as an influence on the film.<ref name="Pokkiri" /> In November 2021, a ] edition published in November by the magazine '']'' revealed the main plot: an invasion taking place in a shopping mall, where terrorists hold a bunch of shoppers hostage, and how the protagonist saves them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=பாரதிராஜா |first=மை. |date=3 November 2021 |title=ஷாப்பிங்மாலைக் கைப்பற்றும் தீவிரவாதிகள்... காப்பாற்றும் விஜய்! 'பீஸ்ட்' எக்ஸ்க்ளூசிவ் |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vijay-movie-beast-exclusive-information |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106070804/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/vijay-movie-beast-exclusive-information |archive-date=6 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2021 |title=Vijay to save the public from a shopping mall invasion? |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-save-the-public-from-a-shopping-mall-invasion-news-tamil-visfeVhcgjbbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120173233/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-to-save-the-public-from-a-shopping-mall-invasion-news-tamil-visfeVhcgjbbe.html |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Most of the events take place in the mall. While primarily in the action genre, the film also features elements of ] and synchronised comical characters, usually seen in the director's films.<ref name="black comedy" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2021 |title=Shine Tom Chacko heaps praise over Beast director Nelson |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2021/nov/15/shine-tom-chacko-heaps-praise-over-beast-directornelson-dilipkumar-27865.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120165455/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/features/2021/nov/15/shine-tom-chacko-heaps-praise-over-beast-directornelson-dilipkumar-27865.html |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Nelson described ''Beast'' as "60 percent action and 40 percent humour", while acknowledging '']'' (2007) as an influence on the film.<ref name="Pokkiri" />


=== Casting === === Casting ===
] was cast as the lead actress, making her return to ] after '']'' (2012).|150px]] ] was cast as the lead actress, making her return to ] after '']'' (2012).|150px]]
Vijay portrays Veera Raghavan, a ] agent.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2022 |title=Beast Vijay Name : 'பீஸ்ட்' படத்தில் நடிகர் விஜய்க்கு இரண்டு பெயர்! அட.. ரெண்டுமே சூப்பரா இருக்கே...! |trans-title=Beast Vijay Name: Actor Vijay has two names in the film ''Beast''! Ah .. both are super ...! |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/actor-vijay-name-in-beast-movie-revealed-r9n7yq |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401055514/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/actor-vijay-name-in-beast-movie-revealed-r9n7yq |archive-date=1 April 2022 |access-date=1 April 2022 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> Nelson compared him to the characters ] and ].<ref name="Pokkiri" /> In January 2021, ] was reported to be the lead actress,<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde to pair up with Vijay in Thalapathy 65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-pair-up-with-vijay-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80367872.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303145257/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-pair-up-with-vijay-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80367872.cms |archive-date=3 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and hinted her inclusion in an interview in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2021 |title=Is Pooja Hedge playing the female lead in 'Thalapathy 65'? Here's what the actress has to say |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-pooja-hedge-playing-the-female-lead-in-thalapathy-65-heres-what-the-actress-has-to-say/articleshow/81256969.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228220214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-pooja-hedge-playing-the-female-lead-in-thalapathy-65-heres-what-the-actress-has-to-say/articleshow/81256969.cms |archive-date=28 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Her inclusion was confirmed by Sun Pictures on 24 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Pooja Hegde to star opposite Vijay in Nelson Dhilipkumar's directorial |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-to-star-opposite-vijay-in-nelson-dhilipkumars-directorial/articleshow/81670596.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324114654/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-to-star-opposite-vijay-in-nelson-dhilipkumars-directorial/articleshow/81670596.cms |archive-date=24 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The film marks her return to ] after a decade, following her debut in the film industry with '']'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65: Pooja Hegde returns to Tamil cinema with Vijay's next |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-returns-to-tamil-cinema-with-vijay-next-7243275/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324143159/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-returns-to-tamil-cinema-with-vijay-next-7243275/ |archive-date=24 March 2021 |access-date=26 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Hegde allotted 50 days for ''Beast'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 March 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde gives her 50 days to shoot 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-gives-her-50-days-to-shoot-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81444306.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317160215/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-gives-her-50-days-to-shoot-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81444306.cms |archive-date=17 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and a remuneration of {{Indian Rupee|3.5}} crore was offered to her.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde to receive whopping amount of Rs. 3.5 crore for 'Thalapathy 65'? Deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-receive-whopping-amount-of-rs-3-5-crore-for-thalapathy-65-deets-inside/articleshow/81324796.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304054507/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-receive-whopping-amount-of-rs-3-5-crore-for-thalapathy-65-deets-inside/articleshow/81324796.cms |archive-date=4 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> After reports emerged that the team was planning to cast a second female lead,<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2021 |title=Along with Pooja Hegde, 'Thalapathy 65' to have one more female lead? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/along-with-pooja-hegde-thalapathy-65-to-have-one-more-female-lead/articleshow/81690100.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326140720/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/along-with-pooja-hegde-thalapathy-65-to-have-one-more-female-lead/articleshow/81690100.cms |archive-date=26 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> they denied this, stating there was no room for more leading actors in the film and the script did not demand for it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title=Exclusive! Pooja Hegde is the only leading lady in 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/exclusive-pooja-hegde-is-the-only-leading-lady-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81773887.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331062313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/exclusive-pooja-hegde-is-the-only-leading-lady-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81773887.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Hegde said the film properly combines the filmmaking style of Nelson, and the acting style of Vijay.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2022 |title=Pooja Hegde on 'Beast': It is a proper Nelson Dilipkumar meets Thalapathy Vijay film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-on-beast-it-is-a-proper-nelson-dilipkumar-meets-thalapathy-vijay-film/articleshow/90217046.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315121431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-on-beast-it-is-a-proper-nelson-dilipkumar-meets-thalapathy-vijay-film/articleshow/90217046.cms |archive-date=15 March 2022 |access-date=16 March 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Nelson said he wanted an actress who could match Vijay's height and decided on Hedge, then fresh off from the success of the ] film '']'' (2020).<ref name="VikatanInterview" /> Vijay portrays Veera Raghavan, a ] agent.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2022 |title=Beast Vijay Name : 'பீஸ்ட்' படத்தில் நடிகர் விஜய்க்கு இரண்டு பெயர்! அட.. ரெண்டுமே சூப்பரா இருக்கே...! |trans-title=Beast Vijay Name: Actor Vijay has two names in the film ''Beast''! Ah .. both are super ...! |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/actor-vijay-name-in-beast-movie-revealed-r9n7yq |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401055514/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/actor-vijay-name-in-beast-movie-revealed-r9n7yq |archive-date=1 April 2022 |access-date=1 April 2022 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> Nelson compared him to the characters ] and ].<ref name="Pokkiri" /> In January 2021, ] was reported to be the lead actress,<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde to pair up with Vijay in Thalapathy 65? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-pair-up-with-vijay-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80367872.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303145257/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-pair-up-with-vijay-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80367872.cms |archive-date=3 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and hinted her inclusion in an interview in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2021 |title=Is Pooja Hedge playing the female lead in 'Thalapathy 65'? Here's what the actress has to say |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-pooja-hedge-playing-the-female-lead-in-thalapathy-65-heres-what-the-actress-has-to-say/articleshow/81256969.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228220214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-pooja-hedge-playing-the-female-lead-in-thalapathy-65-heres-what-the-actress-has-to-say/articleshow/81256969.cms |archive-date=28 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Her inclusion was confirmed by Sun Pictures on 24 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Pooja Hegde to star opposite Vijay in Nelson Dhilipkumar's directorial |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-to-star-opposite-vijay-in-nelson-dhilipkumars-directorial/articleshow/81670596.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324114654/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-to-star-opposite-vijay-in-nelson-dhilipkumars-directorial/articleshow/81670596.cms |archive-date=24 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The film marks her return to ] after a decade, following her debut in the film industry with '']'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65: Pooja Hegde returns to Tamil cinema with Vijay's next |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-returns-to-tamil-cinema-with-vijay-next-7243275/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324143159/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-65-pooja-hegde-returns-to-tamil-cinema-with-vijay-next-7243275/ |archive-date=24 March 2021 |access-date=26 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Hegde allotted 50 days for ''Beast'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 March 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde gives her 50 days to shoot 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-gives-her-50-days-to-shoot-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81444306.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317160215/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-gives-her-50-days-to-shoot-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81444306.cms |archive-date=17 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and a remuneration of {{Indian Rupee|3.5}} crore was offered to her.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde to receive whopping amount of Rs. 3.5 crore for 'Thalapathy 65'? Deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-receive-whopping-amount-of-rs-3-5-crore-for-thalapathy-65-deets-inside/articleshow/81324796.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304054507/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-to-receive-whopping-amount-of-rs-3-5-crore-for-thalapathy-65-deets-inside/articleshow/81324796.cms |archive-date=4 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> After reports emerged that the team was planning to cast a second female lead,<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 March 2021 |title=Along with Pooja Hegde, 'Thalapathy 65' to have one more female lead? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/along-with-pooja-hegde-thalapathy-65-to-have-one-more-female-lead/articleshow/81690100.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326140720/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/along-with-pooja-hegde-thalapathy-65-to-have-one-more-female-lead/articleshow/81690100.cms |archive-date=26 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> they denied this, stating there was no room for more leading actors in the film and the script did not demand for it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title=Exclusive! Pooja Hegde is the only leading lady in 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/exclusive-pooja-hegde-is-the-only-leading-lady-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81773887.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331062313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/exclusive-pooja-hegde-is-the-only-leading-lady-in-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81773887.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Hegde said the film properly combines the filmmaking style of Nelson, and the acting style of Vijay.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2022 |title=Pooja Hegde on 'Beast': It is a proper Nelson Dilipkumar meets Thalapathy Vijay film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-on-beast-it-is-a-proper-nelson-dilipkumar-meets-thalapathy-vijay-film/articleshow/90217046.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315121431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-on-beast-it-is-a-proper-nelson-dilipkumar-meets-thalapathy-vijay-film/articleshow/90217046.cms |archive-date=15 March 2022 |access-date=16 March 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Nelson said he wanted an actress who could match Vijay's height and decided on Hedge, then fresh off from the success of the ] film '']'' (2020).<ref name="VikatanInterview" />


In March 2021, ] and ] were announced as being a part of the cast after being present in the launch event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 Kickstarts! Entire cast and crew list |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/28042/thalapathy-65-kickstarts-with-poojai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331081004/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/28042/thalapathy-65-kickstarts-with-poojai |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=Moviecrow}}</ref> Kavin denied being part of the cast,<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Kavin not part of Vijay's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-kavin-not-part-of-vijays-film/articleshow/81777272.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331094006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-kavin-not-part-of-vijays-film/articleshow/81777272.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref> but said three months later that he was working as an assistant director.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 July 2021 |title=When Vijay praised Kavin at the muhurat puja of 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-praised-kavin-at-the-muhurat-puja-of-beast/articleshow/84172520.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210706120816/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-praised-kavin-at-the-muhurat-puja-of-beast/articleshow/84172520.cms |archive-date=6 July 2021 |access-date=22 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] actress ] confirmed her presence in the project in April.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=Aparna Das joins the team of Vijay's Thalapathy 65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aparna-das-joins-the-team-of-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81821598.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401075631/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aparna-das-joins-the-team-of-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81821598.cms |archive-date=1 April 2021 |access-date=16 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In May 2021, Malayalam actor ] was approached for a prominent role in the film, making his Tamil debut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2021 |title=Popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko joins 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-joins-thalapathy-65/articleshow/82401189.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505183524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-joins-thalapathy-65/articleshow/82401189.cms |archive-date=5 May 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=8 May 2021 |title=Shine Tom Chacko joins Vijay in director Nelson Dilipkumar's Thalapathy 65 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/shine-tom-chacko-joins-vijay-in-director-nelson-dilipkumar-s-thalapathy-65-1800262-2021-05-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508112032/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/shine-tom-chacko-joins-vijay-in-director-nelson-dilipkumar-s-thalapathy-65-1800262-2021-05-08 |archive-date=8 May 2021 |access-date=16 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] confirmed his presence in the project in June, collaborating with Vijay for the fifth time after '']'' (2011), '']'' (2017), '']'' (2018) and '']'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2021 |title=Yogi Babu confirms being a part of Thalapathy 65 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jun/07/yogi-babu-confirms-being-a-part-of-thalapathy-65-24877.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811152009/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jun/07/yogi-babu-confirms-being-a-part-of-thalapathy-65-24877.html |archive-date=11 August 2021 |access-date=11 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 7 August 2021, Sun Pictures announced that ] would be acting in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2021 |title='பீஸ்ட்' அப்டேட்: செல்வராகவன் ஒப்பந்தம் |trans-title=''Beast'' update: Selvaraghavan joins |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702355-selvaraghavan-joins-the-cast-of-vijay-starring-beast.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807111535/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702355-selvaraghavan-joins-the-cast-of-vijay-starring-beast.html |archive-date=7 August 2021 |access-date=7 August 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=9 August 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' adds Selvaraghavan, Shine Tom Kochacko to cast |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-adds-selvaraghavan-shine-tom-kochacko-to-cast/article35812007.ece |url-status=live |access-date=1 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810105549/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-adds-selvaraghavan-shine-tom-kochacko-to-cast/article35812007.ece |archive-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> ] and ] were also announced as a part of the cast on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2021 |title=Mass Beast update: This popular TikTok star along with 2 talented actors officially confirmed! |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thalapathy-vijays-beast-welcomes-popular-actress-and-2-talented-actors-ft-aparna.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808061323/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thalapathy-vijays-beast-welcomes-popular-actress-and-2-talented-actors-ft-aparna.html |archive-date=8 August 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Nelson said he wanted a relatively new face for a certain role, and Selvaraghavan immediately accepted when approached.<ref name="VikatanInterview" /> The film is Selvaraghavan's debut as an actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Selvaraghavan expresses his gratitude towards Nelson Dilipkumar for 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/selvaraghavan-expresses-his-gratitude-towards-nelson-dilipkumar-for-beast/articleshow/90636285.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405022850/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/selvaraghavan-expresses-his-gratitude-towards-nelson-dilipkumar-for-beast/articleshow/90636285.cms |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Kavin denied being part of the cast,<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Kavin not part of Vijay's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-kavin-not-part-of-vijays-film/articleshow/81777272.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331094006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-kavin-not-part-of-vijays-film/articleshow/81777272.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref> but said three months later that he was working as an assistant director.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 July 2021 |title=When Vijay praised Kavin at the muhurat puja of 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-praised-kavin-at-the-muhurat-puja-of-beast/articleshow/84172520.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210706120816/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-praised-kavin-at-the-muhurat-puja-of-beast/articleshow/84172520.cms |archive-date=6 July 2021 |access-date=22 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] actress ] confirmed her presence in the project in April.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2021 |title=Aparna Das joins the team of Vijay's Thalapathy 65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aparna-das-joins-the-team-of-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81821598.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401075631/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aparna-das-joins-the-team-of-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/81821598.cms |archive-date=1 April 2021 |access-date=16 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In May 2021, Malayalam actor ] was approached for a prominent role in the film, making his Tamil debut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2021 |title=Popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko joins 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-joins-thalapathy-65/articleshow/82401189.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505183524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-joins-thalapathy-65/articleshow/82401189.cms |archive-date=5 May 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=8 May 2021 |title=Shine Tom Chacko joins Vijay in director Nelson Dilipkumar's Thalapathy 65 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/shine-tom-chacko-joins-vijay-in-director-nelson-dilipkumar-s-thalapathy-65-1800262-2021-05-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508112032/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/shine-tom-chacko-joins-vijay-in-director-nelson-dilipkumar-s-thalapathy-65-1800262-2021-05-08 |archive-date=8 May 2021 |access-date=16 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> ] confirmed his presence in the project in June, collaborating with Vijay for the fifth time after '']'' (2011), '']'' (2017), '']'' (2018) and '']'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2021 |title=Yogi Babu confirms being a part of Thalapathy 65 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jun/07/yogi-babu-confirms-being-a-part-of-thalapathy-65-24877.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811152009/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jun/07/yogi-babu-confirms-being-a-part-of-thalapathy-65-24877.html |archive-date=11 August 2021 |access-date=11 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 7 August 2021, Sun Pictures announced that ] would be acting in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 August 2021 |title='பீஸ்ட்' அப்டேட்: செல்வராகவன் ஒப்பந்தம் |trans-title=''Beast'' update: Selvaraghavan joins |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702355-selvaraghavan-joins-the-cast-of-vijay-starring-beast.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807111535/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702355-selvaraghavan-joins-the-cast-of-vijay-starring-beast.html |archive-date=7 August 2021 |access-date=7 August 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=9 August 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' adds Selvaraghavan, Shine Tom Kochacko to cast |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-adds-selvaraghavan-shine-tom-kochacko-to-cast/article35812007.ece |url-status=live |access-date=1 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810105549/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-adds-selvaraghavan-shine-tom-kochacko-to-cast/article35812007.ece |archive-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> Nelson said he wanted a relatively new face for a certain role, and Selvaraghavan immediately accepted when approached.<ref name="VikatanInterview" /> The film is Selvaraghavan's debut as an actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Selvaraghavan expresses his gratitude towards Nelson Dilipkumar for 'Beast' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/selvaraghavan-expresses-his-gratitude-towards-nelson-dilipkumar-for-beast/articleshow/90636285.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405022850/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/selvaraghavan-expresses-his-gratitude-towards-nelson-dilipkumar-for-beast/articleshow/90636285.cms |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ] and ] were also announced being part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast: OTT release date of the Vijay starrer, where to watch the movie online |url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/beast-ott-release-date-of-the-vijay-starrer-where-to-watch-the-movie-online/9987d8b162282 |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=www.ottplay.com}}</ref>


Choreographer-cum-actor ] joined the film's cast during the second schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2021 |title=Choreographer Sathish to share screen space with Vijay in 'Beast' after 'Thalaivaa' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/choreographer-sathish-to-share-screen-space-with-vijay-in-beast-after-thalaivaa/articleshow/85790586.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901112841/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/choreographer-sathish-to-share-screen-space-with-vijay-in-beast-after-thalaivaa/articleshow/85790586.cms |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The film was reported to have three antagonists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' will have three antagonists |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-will-have-three-antagonists/articleshow/85094227.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810033942/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-will-have-three-antagonists/articleshow/85094227.cms |archive-date=10 August 2021 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 25 August, Smruthi, Janani Durga, Madhuri Watts and Hasini Pavithra were cast in undisclosed roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2021 |title=Smruthi, Janani Durga, Madhuri Watts, Hasini Pavithra join the cast of Vijay's Beast |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/smruthi-janani-durga-madhuri-watts-hasini-pavithra-join-the-cast-of-vijay-s-beast-1845300-2021-08-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826015830/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/smruthi-janani-durga-madhuri-watts-hasini-pavithra-join-the-cast-of-vijay-s-beast-1845300-2021-08-25 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |access-date=10 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 1 October, ''Ananda Vikatan'' reported that ] would play an important role in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ananda Vikatan |author-link=Ananda Vikatan |date=1 October 2021 |title='பீஸ்ட்' படத்தில் மிக முக்கிய கதாபாத்திரத்தில் நடிக்கும் நடிகர் மற்றும் எழுத்தாளர் ஷாஜி சென்! |url=https://www.facebook.com/anandavikatan/photos/a.10150544051696104/10158522550621104/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/eije0 |archive-date=18 January 2022 |access-date=2 October 2021 |language=ta |via=]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In mid-October, it was reported that Sujatha Babu, who works as television reporter in ] channel, will be seen as Vijay's mother in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2021 |title=Beast Update: நடிகர் விஜய்க்கு அம்மாவாகும் செய்தி வாசிப்பாளர் சுஜாதா பாபு |url=https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/beast-update-news-reader-sujatha-babu-debuting-as-mother-for-actor-vijay-373531 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120155143/https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/beast-update-news-reader-sujatha-babu-debuting-as-mother-for-actor-vijay-373531 |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> ], a regular in Nelson's films, joined in the same month.<ref>{{Cite web |last=தேவி |first=பாண்டிம்மா |date=14 October 2021 |title=டாக்டர் பட ஹிட்.! ரெடி.. ஸ்டெடி.. ஜூட்.. அடுத்தடுத்து படங்கள். மாஸ் காட்டும் ரெடின் கிங்ஸ்லி.! |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/redin-kingsley-has-been-roped-in-4-films-21382 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018073925/https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/redin-kingsley-has-been-roped-in-4-films-21382 |archive-date=18 October 2021 |access-date=16 March 2022 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> On 28 November, Nelson released a ] still confirming the involvements of singer-songwriter ], Sunil Reddy and Shiva Arvind in the film, all three of whom worked in the director's previous film ''Doctor''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 November 2021 |title=Vijay's Beast director Nelson Dilipkumar shares new still to celebrate 100th day of shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-director-nelson-dilipkumar-shares-new-still-to-celebrate-100th-day-of-shoot/articleshow/87960993.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128150209/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-director-nelson-dilipkumar-shares-new-still-to-celebrate-100th-day-of-shoot/articleshow/87960993.cms |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Choreographer-cum-actor ] joined the film's cast during the second schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2021 |title=Choreographer Sathish to share screen space with Vijay in 'Beast' after 'Thalaivaa' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/choreographer-sathish-to-share-screen-space-with-vijay-in-beast-after-thalaivaa/articleshow/85790586.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901112841/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/choreographer-sathish-to-share-screen-space-with-vijay-in-beast-after-thalaivaa/articleshow/85790586.cms |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The film was reported to have three antagonists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' will have three antagonists |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-will-have-three-antagonists/articleshow/85094227.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810033942/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-will-have-three-antagonists/articleshow/85094227.cms |archive-date=10 August 2021 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 25 August, Smruthi, Janani Durga, Madhuri Watts and Hasini Pavithra were cast in undisclosed roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2021 |title=Smruthi, Janani Durga, Madhuri Watts, Hasini Pavithra join the cast of Vijay's Beast |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/smruthi-janani-durga-madhuri-watts-hasini-pavithra-join-the-cast-of-vijay-s-beast-1845300-2021-08-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826015830/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/smruthi-janani-durga-madhuri-watts-hasini-pavithra-join-the-cast-of-vijay-s-beast-1845300-2021-08-25 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |access-date=10 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In mid-October, it was reported that Sujatha Babu, who works as television reporter in ] channel, will be seen as Vijay's mother in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 October 2021 |title=Beast Update: நடிகர் விஜய்க்கு அம்மாவாகும் செய்தி வாசிப்பாளர் சுஜாதா பாபு |url=https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/beast-update-news-reader-sujatha-babu-debuting-as-mother-for-actor-vijay-373531 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120155143/https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/movies/beast-update-news-reader-sujatha-babu-debuting-as-mother-for-actor-vijay-373531 |archive-date=20 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> ], a regular in Nelson's films, joined in the same month.<ref>{{Cite web |last=தேவி |first=பாண்டிம்மா |date=14 October 2021 |title=டாக்டர் பட ஹிட்.! ரெடி.. ஸ்டெடி.. ஜூட்.. அடுத்தடுத்து படங்கள். மாஸ் காட்டும் ரெடின் கிங்ஸ்லி.! |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/redin-kingsley-has-been-roped-in-4-films-21382 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018073925/https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/redin-kingsley-has-been-roped-in-4-films-21382 |archive-date=18 October 2021 |access-date=16 March 2022 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> On 28 November, Nelson released a ] still confirming the involvements of singer-songwriter ], ] and Shiva Arvind, all three of whom worked in the director's previous film ''Doctor''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 November 2021 |title=Vijay's Beast director Nelson Dilipkumar shares new still to celebrate 100th day of shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-director-nelson-dilipkumar-shares-new-still-to-celebrate-100th-day-of-shoot/articleshow/87960993.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128150209/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-director-nelson-dilipkumar-shares-new-still-to-celebrate-100th-day-of-shoot/articleshow/87960993.cms |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Sunil Reddy and Shiva Arvind reprise their roles from ''Doctor'' as Mahaali and Killi.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keramalu |first=Karthik |date=7 May 2022 |title=More franchise films, please? |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/more-franchise-films-please-1107233.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509090909/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/more-franchise-films-please-1107233.html |archive-date=9 May 2022 |access-date=9 May 2022 |website=]}}</ref>


=== Filming === === Filming ===
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A test shoot for ''Thalapathy 65'', held on 10 February 2021 at the office of ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 February 2021 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 65 begins with a photoshoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-begins-with-a-photoshoot/articleshow/80829372.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211090359/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-begins-with-a-photoshoot/articleshow/80829372.cms |archive-date=11 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 31 March 2021, the film was launched at Sun TV Studios,<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title=&#91;PICS INSIDE&#93; Vijay's charm is brimming high in Thalapathy 65 pooja ceremony |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/thalapthy-65-goes-on-floors-today-pooja-hegde-pens-the-sweetest-message-after-missing-muhurat-shot/739207 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608092036/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/thalapthy-65-goes-on-floors-today-pooja-hegde-pens-the-sweetest-message-after-missing-muhurat-shot/739207 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |access-date=9 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> with a formal ] ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' shoot kick-starts with a muhurat pooja today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-kick-starts-with-a-muhurat-pooja-today/articleshow/81774103.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331071911/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-kick-starts-with-a-muhurat-pooja-today/articleshow/81774103.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> However, Hegde was not present at the launch, due to her busy schedules.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde misses Vijay's Thalapathy65 pooja |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-misses-vijays-thalapathy65-pooja/articleshow/81774114.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331074921/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-misses-vijays-thalapathy65-pooja/articleshow/81774114.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> After the ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2021 |title=This is when Vijay will start shooting for 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-is-when-vijay-will-start-shooting-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80667301.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203092628/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-is-when-vijay-will-start-shooting-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80667301.cms |archive-date=3 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 February 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' shoot to go on floors soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-go-on-floors-soon/articleshow/80763593.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209125054/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-go-on-floors-soon/articleshow/80763593.cms |archive-date=9 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay and Nelson headed to Georgia for the film's shooting schedule on 7 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 April 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Vijay jets off to Georgia for the shoot; see viral pics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-jets-off-to-georgia-for-the-shoot-see-viral-pics/articleshow/81945853.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424234851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-jets-off-to-georgia-for-the-shoot-see-viral-pics/articleshow/81945853.cms |archive-date=24 April 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde leaves for Georgia for Thalapathy 65 shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-leaves-for-georgia-for-thalapathy-65-shoot/articleshow/81963170.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422224700/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-leaves-for-georgia-for-thalapathy-65-shoot/articleshow/81963170.cms |archive-date=22 April 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref name="GeorgiaShoot" /> Sun Pictures released a post from the shooting location on 9 April, revealing that the film entered production.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 shooting has started in Georgia! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shooting-has-started-in-georgia/articleshow/81989010.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shooting-has-started-in-georgia/articleshow/81989010.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team shot 30% of the film in Georgia and rest of the shoot in Chennai, because of restrictions due to the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' team faces trouble shooting in Georgia, here's why |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-team-faces-trouble-shooting-in-georgia-heres-why/articleshow/82062420.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414070355/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-team-faces-trouble-shooting-in-georgia-heres-why/articleshow/82062420.cms |archive-date=14 April 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay returned to Chennai on 26 April, after filming in Georgia for 15 days,<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Vijay returns to Chennai after first schedule of #Thalapathy65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-returns-to-chennai-after-first-schedule-of-thalapathy65/articleshow/82253237.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505113923/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-returns-to-chennai-after-first-schedule-of-thalapathy65/articleshow/82253237.cms |archive-date=5 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> where an introductory song and few action sequences were shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Vijay pays his respects to Vivek after returning to Chennai from Georgia |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-pays-his-respects-to-vivek-after-retruning-to-chennai-from-georgia-7289620/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426103739/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-pays-his-respects-to-vivek-after-retruning-to-chennai-from-georgia-7289620/ |archive-date=26 April 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> A test shoot for ''Thalapathy 65'' was held on 10 February 2021 at the office of ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 February 2021 |title=Vijay's Thalapathy 65 begins with a photoshoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-begins-with-a-photoshoot/articleshow/80829372.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211090359/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-thalapathy-65-begins-with-a-photoshoot/articleshow/80829372.cms |archive-date=11 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> On 31 March 2021, the film was launched at Sun TV Studios,<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title=&#91;PICS INSIDE&#93; Vijay's charm is brimming high in Thalapathy 65 pooja ceremony |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/thalapthy-65-goes-on-floors-today-pooja-hegde-pens-the-sweetest-message-after-missing-muhurat-shot/739207 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608092036/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/thalapthy-65-goes-on-floors-today-pooja-hegde-pens-the-sweetest-message-after-missing-muhurat-shot/739207 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |access-date=9 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> with a formal ] ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' shoot kick-starts with a muhurat pooja today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-kick-starts-with-a-muhurat-pooja-today/articleshow/81774103.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331071911/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-kick-starts-with-a-muhurat-pooja-today/articleshow/81774103.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> However, Hegde was not present at the launch, due to her busy schedules.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde misses Vijay's Thalapathy65 pooja |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-misses-vijays-thalapathy65-pooja/articleshow/81774114.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331074921/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-misses-vijays-thalapathy65-pooja/articleshow/81774114.cms |archive-date=31 March 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> After the ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2021 |title=This is when Vijay will start shooting for 'Thalapathy 65' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-is-when-vijay-will-start-shooting-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80667301.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203092628/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-is-when-vijay-will-start-shooting-for-thalapathy-65/articleshow/80667301.cms |archive-date=3 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 February 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' shoot to go on floors soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-go-on-floors-soon/articleshow/80763593.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209125054/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-go-on-floors-soon/articleshow/80763593.cms |archive-date=9 February 2021 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay and Nelson headed to Georgia for the film's shooting schedule on 7 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 April 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Vijay jets off to Georgia for the shoot; see viral pics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-jets-off-to-georgia-for-the-shoot-see-viral-pics/articleshow/81945853.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424234851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-vijay-jets-off-to-georgia-for-the-shoot-see-viral-pics/articleshow/81945853.cms |archive-date=24 April 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde leaves for Georgia for Thalapathy 65 shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-leaves-for-georgia-for-thalapathy-65-shoot/articleshow/81963170.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422224700/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-leaves-for-georgia-for-thalapathy-65-shoot/articleshow/81963170.cms |archive-date=22 April 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref name="GeorgiaShoot" /> Sun Pictures released a post from the shooting location on 9 April, revealing that the film entered production.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 April 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 shooting has started in Georgia! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shooting-has-started-in-georgia/articleshow/81989010.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-shooting-has-started-in-georgia/articleshow/81989010.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team shot 30% of the film in Georgia and rest of the shoot in Chennai, because of restrictions due to the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' team faces trouble shooting in Georgia, here's why |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-team-faces-trouble-shooting-in-georgia-heres-why/articleshow/82062420.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414070355/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-team-faces-trouble-shooting-in-georgia-heres-why/articleshow/82062420.cms |archive-date=14 April 2021 |access-date=8 May 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay returned to Chennai on 26 April, after filming in Georgia for 15 days,<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Vijay returns to Chennai after first schedule of #Thalapathy65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-returns-to-chennai-after-first-schedule-of-thalapathy65/articleshow/82253237.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505113923/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-returns-to-chennai-after-first-schedule-of-thalapathy65/articleshow/82253237.cms |archive-date=5 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> where an introductory song and few action sequences were shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Vijay pays his respects to Vivek after returning to Chennai from Georgia |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-pays-his-respects-to-vivek-after-retruning-to-chennai-from-georgia-7289620/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426103739/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-pays-his-respects-to-vivek-after-retruning-to-chennai-from-georgia-7289620/ |archive-date=26 April 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


For the second schedule, a huge shopping mall was replicated at the EVP Film City in Chennai since malls were shut in Tamil Nadu owing to COVID-19 restrictions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Huge shopping mall set erected in Chennai for the next schedule |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-huge-shopping-mall-set-erected-in-chennai-for-the-next-schedule/articleshow/82385986.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507182158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-huge-shopping-mall-set-erected-in-chennai-for-the-next-schedule/articleshow/82385986.cms |archive-date=7 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> However, Vijay asked the team to suspend production due to the rise in ] cases and the state-wide ] prevailing in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65' team's important decision on second schedule shooting |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-65-update-second-schedule-gran-mall-set-thalapathy-vijay-pooja-hegde-nelson-dilipkumar--tamil-news-285947 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507101906/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-65-update-second-schedule-gran-mall-set-thalapathy-vijay-pooja-hegde-nelson-dilipkumar--tamil-news-285947 |archive-date=7 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2021 |title=Vijay asks Thalapathy 65 team to stop all work due to rise in Covid cases! ! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/-vijay-asks-thalapathy-65-team-to-stop-all-work-due-to-rise-in-covid-cases--news-tamil-vfleB5dcechaa.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513193949/https://www.sify.com/movies/-vijay-asks-thalapathy-65-team-to-stop-all-work-due-to-rise-in-covid-cases--news-tamil-vfleB5dcechaa.html |archive-date=13 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The song shoot of the film was scheduled for shoot on mid-May 2021 was also stalled after Hegde was diagnosed with COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Will Pooja Hegde testing COVID-19 positive delay Vijay's #Thalapathy65 shoot? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-pooja-hegde-testing-covid-19-positive-delay-vijays-thalapathy65-shoot/articleshow/82253271.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522070310/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-pooja-hegde-testing-covid-19-positive-delay-vijays-thalapathy65-shoot/articleshow/82253271.cms |archive-date=22 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Filming resumed in July 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 shoot to resume in July! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-resume-in-july-news-tamil-vgseXiahdgbfg.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621124732/https://www.sify.com/movies/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-resume-in-july-news-tamil-vgseXiahdgbfg.html |archive-date=21 June 2021 |access-date=21 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> with the second schedule lasting for 20 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pudipeddi |first=Haricharan |date=1 July 2021 |title=Tamil, Telugu industries start work: Vijay's Beast, Dhanush starrer D 43 among others resume shoots |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-telugu-industries-start-work-vijay-s-beast-dhanush-starrer-d-43-among-others-resume-shoots-101625129679142.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701142455/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-telugu-industries-start-work-vijay-s-beast-dhanush-starrer-d-43-among-others-resume-shoots-101625129679142.html |archive-date=1 July 2021 |access-date=1 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> A sequence was filmed at ], where '']'' was being shot and a huge set was constructed at the location.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2021 |title=Vijay starrer 'Beast'occupies Ajith's 'Valimai' shooting spot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-starrer-beastoccupies-ajiths-valimai-shooting-spot/articleshow/84265715.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709105822/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-starrer-beastoccupies-ajiths-valimai-shooting-spot/articleshow/84265715.cms |archive-date=9 July 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Reports also claimed that shooting of the film progressed at ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 July 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' shoot progressing in a star hotel |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijays-beast-shoot-progressing-in-a-star-hotel-news-tamil-vhkf6Ldjbhfab.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710195840/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijays-beast-shoot-progressing-in-a-star-hotel-news-tamil-vhkf6Ldjbhfab.html |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=2 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team moved to Gokulam Studios for filming major sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2021 |title=When Vijay failed to recognise Karthi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-failed-to-recognise-karthi/articleshow/84522793.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718135840/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-failed-to-recognise-karthi/articleshow/84522793.cms |archive-date=18 July 2021 |access-date=22 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2021 |title=Thala MS Dhoni reunites with Thalapathy Vijay in Chennai, netizens say no captions required&nbsp;– See pics |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/thala-ms-dhoni-reunites-with-thalapathy-vijay-in-chennai-netizens-say-no-captions-required-see-pics/798339 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815062146/https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/thala-ms-dhoni-reunites-with-thalapathy-vijay-in-chennai-netizens-say-no-captions-required-see-pics/798339 |archive-date=15 August 2021 |access-date=15 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The film's third schedule began in Chennai on 2 August 2021 and went for more than three weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2021 |title=Third schedule of Vijay's 'Beast' resumes in Chennai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/third-schedule-of-vijays-beast-resumes-in-chennai/articleshow/84965552.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806085115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/third-schedule-of-vijays-beast-resumes-in-chennai/articleshow/84965552.cms |archive-date=6 August 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's 'Beast' third schedule wrapped up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-third-schedule-wrapped-up/articleshow/85618921.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826202804/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-third-schedule-wrapped-up/articleshow/85618921.cms |archive-date=26 August 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> For the second schedule, a huge shopping mall was replicated at the EVP Film City in Chennai since malls were shut in Tamil Nadu owing to COVID-19 restrictions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2021 |title='Thalapathy 65': Huge shopping mall set erected in Chennai for the next schedule |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-huge-shopping-mall-set-erected-in-chennai-for-the-next-schedule/articleshow/82385986.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507182158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-65-huge-shopping-mall-set-erected-in-chennai-for-the-next-schedule/articleshow/82385986.cms |archive-date=7 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Nelson had previously scouted Delhi for malls to shoot in, but ultimately desisted due to the difficulties involved in crowd control.<ref name="Pokkiri" /> However, Vijay asked the team to suspend production due to the rise in ] cases and the statewide ] prevailing in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2021 |title=Vijay asks Thalapathy 65 team to stop all work due to rise in Covid cases! ! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/-vijay-asks-thalapathy-65-team-to-stop-all-work-due-to-rise-in-covid-cases--news-tamil-vfleB5dcechaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513193949/https://www.sify.com/movies/-vijay-asks-thalapathy-65-team-to-stop-all-work-due-to-rise-in-covid-cases--news-tamil-vfleB5dcechaa.html |archive-date=13 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The song shoot of the film was scheduled for shoot on mid-May 2021 was also stalled after Hegde was diagnosed with COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2021 |title=Will Pooja Hegde testing COVID-19 positive delay Vijay's #Thalapathy65 shoot? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-pooja-hegde-testing-covid-19-positive-delay-vijays-thalapathy65-shoot/articleshow/82253271.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522070310/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-pooja-hegde-testing-covid-19-positive-delay-vijays-thalapathy65-shoot/articleshow/82253271.cms |archive-date=22 May 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Filming resumed in July 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy 65 shoot to resume in July! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-resume-in-july-news-tamil-vgseXiahdgbfg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621124732/https://www.sify.com/movies/thalapathy-65-shoot-to-resume-in-july-news-tamil-vgseXiahdgbfg.html |archive-date=21 June 2021 |access-date=21 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref> with the second schedule lasting for 20 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pudipeddi |first=Haricharan |date=1 July 2021 |title=Tamil, Telugu industries start work: Vijay's Beast, Dhanush starrer D 43 among others resume shoots |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-telugu-industries-start-work-vijay-s-beast-dhanush-starrer-d-43-among-others-resume-shoots-101625129679142.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701142455/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-telugu-industries-start-work-vijay-s-beast-dhanush-starrer-d-43-among-others-resume-shoots-101625129679142.html |archive-date=1 July 2021 |access-date=1 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> A sequence was filmed at ], where '']'' was being shot and a huge set was constructed at the location.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2021 |title=Vijay starrer 'Beast'occupies Ajith's 'Valimai' shooting spot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-starrer-beastoccupies-ajiths-valimai-shooting-spot/articleshow/84265715.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709105822/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-starrer-beastoccupies-ajiths-valimai-shooting-spot/articleshow/84265715.cms |archive-date=9 July 2021 |access-date=10 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Reports also claimed that shooting of the film progressed at ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 July 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' shoot progressing in a star hotel |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijays-beast-shoot-progressing-in-a-star-hotel-news-tamil-vhkf6Ldjbhfab.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710195840/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijays-beast-shoot-progressing-in-a-star-hotel-news-tamil-vhkf6Ldjbhfab.html |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=2 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team moved to Gokulam Studios for filming major sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2021 |title=When Vijay failed to recognise Karthi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-failed-to-recognise-karthi/articleshow/84522793.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718135840/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-vijay-failed-to-recognise-karthi/articleshow/84522793.cms |archive-date=18 July 2021 |access-date=22 July 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 August 2021 |title=Thala MS Dhoni reunites with Thalapathy Vijay in Chennai, netizens say no captions required&nbsp;– See pics |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/thala-ms-dhoni-reunites-with-thalapathy-vijay-in-chennai-netizens-say-no-captions-required-see-pics/798339 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815062146/https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/thala-ms-dhoni-reunites-with-thalapathy-vijay-in-chennai-netizens-say-no-captions-required-see-pics/798339 |archive-date=15 August 2021 |access-date=15 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The film's third schedule began in Chennai on 2 August 2021 and went for more than three weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2021 |title=Third schedule of Vijay's 'Beast' resumes in Chennai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/third-schedule-of-vijays-beast-resumes-in-chennai/articleshow/84965552.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806085115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/third-schedule-of-vijays-beast-resumes-in-chennai/articleshow/84965552.cms |archive-date=6 August 2021 |access-date=8 August 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's 'Beast' third schedule wrapped up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-third-schedule-wrapped-up/articleshow/85618921.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826202804/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-third-schedule-wrapped-up/articleshow/85618921.cms |archive-date=26 August 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


The entire schedule was completed on 23 August 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=24 August 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde lands in Mumbai after wrapping up Beast Chennai schedule. See pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-lands-in-mumbai-after-wrapping-up-beast-chennai-schedule-see-pic-1844567-2021-08-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824223628/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-lands-in-mumbai-after-wrapping-up-beast-chennai-schedule-see-pic-1844567-2021-08-24 |archive-date=24 August 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and the team continued to shoot the recurring sequences at Gokulam Studios on 1 September 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2021 |title='பீஸ்ட்' நான்காம் கட்டப் படப்பிடிப்பு சென்னையில் துவக்கம் |url=https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/newsview/114478/The-fourth-schedule-of-vijay--Beast--shooting-has-started-in-Chennai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901094815/https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/newsview/114478/The-fourth-schedule-of-vijay--Beast--shooting-has-started-in-Chennai |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's 'Beast' fourth schedule shooting begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-fourth-schedule-shooting-begins/articleshow/85831222.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902005215/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-fourth-schedule-shooting-begins/articleshow/85831222.cms |archive-date=2 September 2021 |access-date=3 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> before planning to shoot few sequences in Delhi as a part of the fourth schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2021 |title=Red Hot update: Team 'Beast' to fly North for next schedule? |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-vijay-beast-next-schedule-from-september-beast-release-date-update-pooja-hedge-next-movie-selvaraghavan-film-update-tamil-news-293720 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826073726/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-vijay-beast-next-schedule-from-september-beast-release-date-update-pooja-hedge-next-movie-selvaraghavan-film-update-tamil-news-293720 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> A song sequence being picturised on Vijay and Hegde, choreographed by ], was shot during the schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2021 |title=Vijay and Pooja shoot for a colorful dance number! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-and-pooja-shoot-for-a-colorful-dance-number-news-tamil-vjgfpobbdfabe.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907170235/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-and-pooja-shoot-for-a-colorful-dance-number-news-tamil-vjgfpobbdfabe.html |archive-date=7 September 2021 |access-date=7 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2021 |title=New viral pic of Thalapathy Vijay's Beast heroine Pooja Hegde |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/new-viral-pic-of-thalapathy-vijays-beast-heroine-pooja-hegde.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907170223/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/new-viral-pic-of-thalapathy-vijays-beast-heroine-pooja-hegde.html |archive-date=7 September 2021 |access-date=7 September 2021 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The fourth schedule began in Delhi on 20 September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=20 September 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay and Beast team head to New Delhi for next schedule. See pics from airport |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-and-beast-team-head-to-new-delhi-for-next-schedule-see-pics-from-airport-1854738-2021-09-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921022906/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-and-beast-team-head-to-new-delhi-for-next-schedule-see-pics-from-airport-1854738-2021-09-20 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2021 |title=Team Beast off to Delhi! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/team-beast-off-to-delhi-news-tamil-vjuho7jcieceb.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922120702/https://www.sify.com/movies/team-beast-off-to-delhi-news-tamil-vjuho7jcieceb.html |archive-date=22 September 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> In this schedule, an action sequence choreographed by Anbariv, was shot for five to seven days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay spotted in an aircraft: Massive update on 'Beast'! |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-vijay-beast-shooting-new-delhi-schedule-latest-update-pictures-viral-pooja-hegde-nelson-tamil-news-295257 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922120648/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-vijay-beast-shooting-new-delhi-schedule-latest-update-pictures-viral-pooja-hegde-nelson-tamil-news-295257 |archive-date=22 September 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> The next schedule began in Chennai after 28 September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=29 September 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde is back in Chennai for Thalapathy Vijay's Beast shoot. See latest pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-is-back-in-chennai-for-thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-shoot-see-latest-pic-1858504-2021-09-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929193033/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-is-back-in-chennai-for-thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-shoot-see-latest-pic-1858504-2021-09-29 |archive-date=29 September 2021 |access-date=30 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> By late October, reportedly over 70% of filming was complete, and the film is scheduled to wrap up by late-December.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 October 2021 |title=Vijay and Pooja Hegde's 'Beast' to finish the film's shoot by December end |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-and-pooja-hegdes-beast-to-finish-the-films-shoot-by-december-end/articleshow/87160476.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105135554/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-and-pooja-hegdes-beast-to-finish-the-films-shoot-by-december-end/articleshow/87160476.cms |archive-date=5 November 2021 |access-date=6 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The entire schedule was completed on 23 August 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=24 August 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde lands in Mumbai after wrapping up Beast Chennai schedule. See pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-lands-in-mumbai-after-wrapping-up-beast-chennai-schedule-see-pic-1844567-2021-08-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824223628/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-lands-in-mumbai-after-wrapping-up-beast-chennai-schedule-see-pic-1844567-2021-08-24 |archive-date=24 August 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and the team continued to shoot the recurring sequences at Gokulam Studios on 1 September 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2021 |title='பீஸ்ட்' நான்காம் கட்டப் படப்பிடிப்பு சென்னையில் துவக்கம் |url=https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/newsview/114478/The-fourth-schedule-of-vijay--Beast--shooting-has-started-in-Chennai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901094815/https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/newsview/114478/The-fourth-schedule-of-vijay--Beast--shooting-has-started-in-Chennai |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's 'Beast' fourth schedule shooting begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-fourth-schedule-shooting-begins/articleshow/85831222.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902005215/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-beast-fourth-schedule-shooting-begins/articleshow/85831222.cms |archive-date=2 September 2021 |access-date=3 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> A song sequence being picturised on Vijay and Hegde, choreographed by ], was shot during the schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2021 |title=Vijay and Pooja shoot for a colorful dance number! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-and-pooja-shoot-for-a-colorful-dance-number-news-tamil-vjgfpobbdfabe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907170235/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-and-pooja-shoot-for-a-colorful-dance-number-news-tamil-vjgfpobbdfabe.html |archive-date=7 September 2021 |access-date=7 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The fourth schedule began in Delhi on 20 September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=20 September 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay and Beast team head to New Delhi for next schedule. See pics from airport |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-and-beast-team-head-to-new-delhi-for-next-schedule-see-pics-from-airport-1854738-2021-09-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921022906/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-and-beast-team-head-to-new-delhi-for-next-schedule-see-pics-from-airport-1854738-2021-09-20 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2021 |title=Team Beast off to Delhi! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/team-beast-off-to-delhi-news-tamil-vjuho7jcieceb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922120702/https://www.sify.com/movies/team-beast-off-to-delhi-news-tamil-vjuho7jcieceb.html |archive-date=22 September 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The next schedule began in Chennai after 28 September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=29 September 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde is back in Chennai for Thalapathy Vijay's Beast shoot. See latest pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-is-back-in-chennai-for-thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-shoot-see-latest-pic-1858504-2021-09-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929193033/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pooja-hegde-is-back-in-chennai-for-thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-shoot-see-latest-pic-1858504-2021-09-29 |archive-date=29 September 2021 |access-date=30 September 2021 |website=]}}</ref> By late October, reportedly over 70% of filming was complete, and the film is scheduled to wrap up by late-December.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 October 2021 |title=Vijay and Pooja Hegde's 'Beast' to finish the film's shoot by December end |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-and-pooja-hegdes-beast-to-finish-the-films-shoot-by-december-end/articleshow/87160476.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105135554/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-and-pooja-hegdes-beast-to-finish-the-films-shoot-by-december-end/articleshow/87160476.cms |archive-date=5 November 2021 |access-date=6 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


For the climax action sequences, the team planned to shoot the film in Russia,<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2021 |title=ரஷ்யாவில் சண்டை போடும் விஜய் |trans-title=Vijay fights in Russia |url=https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2021/07/30214613/2868155/Tamil-cinema-beast-new-update.vpf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730161929/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2021/07/30214613/2868155/Tamil-cinema-beast-new-update.vpf |archive-date=30 July 2021 |access-date=2 August 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> which was later dropped due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in that country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2021 |title=பீஸ்ட் அப்டேட்: ரஷ்யாவில் சண்டைக் காட்சி |trans-title=''Beast'' update: Action sequences in Russia |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702932-beast-update.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809120839/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702932-beast-update.html |archive-date=9 August 2021 |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> Instead, the team decided to go to Georgia again for the final schedule, to shoot a scene involving a younger version of Vijay's character.<ref name="black comedy" /> According to reports, the team will recreate ] and shoot army based scenes in this schedule.<ref name="IndiaglitzGeorgia" /> Manoj Paramahamsa purchased a new Tiltamax rig for the shoot in Georgia,<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 November 2021 |title=Vijay's Beast cameraman gets new Tiltamax rigs for Georiga schedule |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-cameraman-gets-new-tiltamax-rigs-for-georiga-schedule/articleshow/87603950.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110014736/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-cameraman-gets-new-tiltamax-rigs-for-georiga-schedule/articleshow/87603950.cms |archive-date=10 November 2021 |access-date=10 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> which also had an hands-on Red Komodo 6K,<ref name="IndiaglitzGeorgia" /> and later a RED ] camera was brought so as to shoot the action sequences in high resolution.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 November 2021 |title='Beast' cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa brings in high-resolution cameras to shoot racy action sequences |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-brings-in-high-resolution-cameras-to-shoot-racy-action-sequences/articleshow/87666172.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119202927/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-brings-in-high-resolution-cameras-to-shoot-racy-action-sequences/articleshow/87666172.cms |archive-date=19 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Thus, ''Beast'' became the first Indian film to be shot using RED V-raptor camera.<ref name="IndiaglitzGeorgia" /> Hegde returned to Chennai to shoot for the film in November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 November 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde resumes shoot for Vijay's Beast in Chennai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-resumes-shoot-for-vijays-beast-in-chennai/articleshow/87643210.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112115848/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-resumes-shoot-for-vijays-beast-in-chennai/articleshow/87643210.cms |archive-date=12 November 2021 |access-date=14 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> But due to ], the sets were flooded although none of the cast members were hurt.<ref name="floodedsets" /> It has been also reported that the interiors in the sets were not damaged due to floods.<ref name="floodedsets" /> Filming ] on 11 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 December 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde finishes filming for Vijay's 'Beast' |work=] |agency=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pooja-hegde-finishes-filming-for-vijays-beast/article37923932.ece |url-status=live |access-date=10 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210094313/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pooja-hegde-finishes-filming-for-vijays-beast/article37923932.ece |archive-date=10 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2021 |title=Vijay wraps up Nelson Dilipkumar's Beast shooting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-wraps-up-nelson-dilipkumars-beast-shooting/articleshow/88226131.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211122118/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-wraps-up-nelson-dilipkumars-beast-shooting/articleshow/88226131.cms |archive-date=13 December 2021 |access-date=13 December 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Vijay also finished dubbing for his character the same month.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2021 |title=Here's why Vijay completed dubbing for 'Beast' quickly |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-vijay-completed-dubbing-for-beast-quickly/articleshow/88428060.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223074539/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-vijay-completed-dubbing-for-beast-quickly/articleshow/88428060.cms |archive-date=23 December 2021 |access-date=23 December 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team later reunited for patchwork filming.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2022 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' team reunites for a patchwork |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-team-reunites-for-a-patchwork/articleshow/88871139.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113132726/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-team-reunites-for-a-patchwork/articleshow/88871139.cms |archive-date=13 January 2022 |access-date=13 January 2022 |website=]}}</ref> For the climax action sequences, the team planned to shoot the film in Russia, which was later dropped.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2021 |title=ரஷ்யாவில் சண்டை போடும் விஜய் |trans-title=Vijay fights in Russia |url=https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2021/07/30214613/2868155/Tamil-cinema-beast-new-update.vpf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730161929/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2021/07/30214613/2868155/Tamil-cinema-beast-new-update.vpf |archive-date=30 July 2021 |access-date=2 August 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2021 |title=பீஸ்ட் அப்டேட்: ரஷ்யாவில் சண்டைக் காட்சி |trans-title=''Beast'' update: Action sequences in Russia |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702932-beast-update.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809120839/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/702932-beast-update.html |archive-date=9 August 2021 |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> Instead, the team decided to go to Georgia again for the final schedule, to shoot a scene involving a younger version of Vijay's character.<ref name="black comedy" /> Manoj Paramahamsa purchased a new Tiltamax rig for the shoot in Georgia,<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 November 2021 |title=Vijay's Beast cameraman gets new Tiltamax rigs for Georgia schedule |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-cameraman-gets-new-tiltamax-rigs-for-georiga-schedule/articleshow/87603950.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110014736/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-cameraman-gets-new-tiltamax-rigs-for-georiga-schedule/articleshow/87603950.cms |archive-date=10 November 2021 |access-date=10 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> and later a RED ] camera was brought so as to shoot the action sequences in high resolution.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 November 2021 |title='Beast' cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa brings in high-resolution cameras to shoot racy action sequences |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-brings-in-high-resolution-cameras-to-shoot-racy-action-sequences/articleshow/87666172.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119202927/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-brings-in-high-resolution-cameras-to-shoot-racy-action-sequences/articleshow/87666172.cms |archive-date=19 November 2021 |access-date=20 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Hegde returned to Chennai to shoot for the film in November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 November 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde resumes shoot for Vijay's Beast in Chennai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-resumes-shoot-for-vijays-beast-in-chennai/articleshow/87643210.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112115848/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pooja-hegde-resumes-shoot-for-vijays-beast-in-chennai/articleshow/87643210.cms |archive-date=12 November 2021 |access-date=14 November 2021 |website=]}}</ref> But due to ], the sets were flooded although none of the cast members were hurt.<ref name="floodedsets" /> It has been also reported that the interiors in the sets were not damaged due to floods.<ref name="floodedsets" /> Filming ] on 11 December 2021 completing a song shoot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2021 |title=Vijay wraps up Nelson Dilipkumar's Beast shooting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-wraps-up-nelson-dilipkumars-beast-shooting/articleshow/88226131.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211122118/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-wraps-up-nelson-dilipkumars-beast-shooting/articleshow/88226131.cms |archive-date=11 December 2021 |access-date=13 December 2021 |website=]}}</ref> The team later reunited for patchwork filming.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2022 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' team reunites for a patchwork |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-team-reunites-for-a-patchwork/articleshow/88871139.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113132726/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-beast-team-reunites-for-a-patchwork/articleshow/88871139.cms |archive-date=13 January 2022 |access-date=13 January 2022 |website=]}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
] of the film began simultaneously with the wrapping-up filming in December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-pooja-hegde-wrap-shooting-for-beast-heres-how-the-story-may-pan-out-4574081.html |title=Vijay, Pooja Hegde Wrap Shooting for Beast. Here's How the Story May Pan Out |date=20 December 2021 |access-date=7 August 2023 |archive-date=20 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220152416/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-pooja-hegde-wrap-shooting-for-beast-heres-how-the-story-may-pan-out-4574081.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Vijay finished dubbing for his character the same month.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 December 2021 |title=Here's why Vijay completed dubbing for 'Beast' quickly |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-vijay-completed-dubbing-for-beast-quickly/articleshow/88428060.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223074539/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-vijay-completed-dubbing-for-beast-quickly/articleshow/88428060.cms |archive-date=23 December 2021 |access-date=23 December 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Bejoy Arputharaj is the ] of the film, along with Phantom FX, the film's principal visual effects studio.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/phantom-who-walks-tall-in-the-creative-jungle-of-visual-effects/articleshow/95644568.cms |title=Phantom who walks tall in the creative jungle of visual effects |newspaper=The Times of India |date=21 November 2022 |access-date=7 August 2023 |archive-date=27 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127181108/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/phantom-who-walks-tall-in-the-creative-jungle-of-visual-effects/articleshow/95644568.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> S. Alagiakoothan worked on ] and Suren. G handled final sound editing and ] of the film.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5lzCANGHgo |title=Sounds from the World of BEAST {{!}} Vijay {{!}} Nelson {{!}} Anirudh {{!}} Pooja Hegde {{!}} Sun Pictures |date=12 April 2022 |publisher=] |access-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807151248/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5lzCANGHgo |archive-date=7 August 2023 |url-status=live |via=]}}</ref>


== Music == == Music ==
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The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his third collaboration with both Vijay and Nelson, respectively after '']'' (2014), '']'' (2021) and '']'' (2018) and ''Doctor''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-10-01 |title='Master' composer Anirudh gives out a special update on Vijay's 'Beast' |work=] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/master-composer-anirudh-gives-out-a-special-update-on-vijays-beast/articleshow/86672585.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2023-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016034309/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/master-composer-anirudh-gives-out-a-special-update-on-vijays-beast/articleshow/86672585.cms |archive-date=16 October 2021}}</ref> The soundtrack consists of three original songs composed by Anirudh, namely, "]",<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-15 |title=Vijay and Pooja Hegde-starrer Beast's First Single Arabic Kuthu Out |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-and-pooja-hegde-starrer-beasts-first-single-arabic-kuthu-out-4773311.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215054627/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-and-pooja-hegde-starrer-beasts-first-single-arabic-kuthu-out-4773311.html |archive-date=15 February 2022 |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> "]",<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-19 |title=Beast song Jolly O Gymkhana: Vijay's voice makes this track an earworm, watch out for his hook step |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-song-jolly-o-gymkhana-thalapathy-vijay-pooja-hegde-video-7827111/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319165926/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-song-jolly-o-gymkhana-thalapathy-vijay-pooja-hegde-video-7827111/ |archive-date=19 March 2022 |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> and "Beast Mode".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-08 |title=Watch: Third single 'Beast Mode' from Vijay's Beast released, goes viral |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-third-single-beast-mode-vijay-s-beast-released-goes-viral-162732 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408143722/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-third-single-beast-mode-vijay-s-beast-released-goes-viral-162732 |archive-date=8 April 2022 |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> The lyrics were written by ], ], and ].

== Marketing ==
The first look poster of ''Beast'' which released on 21 June 2021, shared through Vijay's official Twitter account, was the most liked and retweeted tweet in the entertainment section, according to a survey report by Twitter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 December 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' first look update is top Indian Entertainment tweet of 2021 |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-first-look-update-is-top-indian-entertainment-tweet-of-2021/article37907854.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215195138/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-first-look-update-is-top-indian-entertainment-tweet-of-2021/article37907854.ece |archive-date=15 December 2021}}</ref> The official trailer of the film was released on 2 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 April 2022 |title=Beast trailer out, Thalapathy Vijay wows in spy avatar. Fans call it next big blast in theatres |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/beast-trailer-out-thalapathy-vijay-wows-in-spy-avatar-fans-call-it-next-big-blast-in-theatres-1932774-2022-04-02 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430061348/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/beast-trailer-out-thalapathy-vijay-wows-in-spy-avatar-fans-call-it-next-big-blast-in-theatres-1932774-2022-04-02 |archive-date=30 April 2022 |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> It became the most watched Tamil and South Indian trailer in 24 hours with over 30 million views on ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-04 |title=Vijay's power is proven as the 'Beast' trailer sets a new record |work=] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-power-is-proven-as-the-beast-trailer-sets-a-new-record/articleshow/90635318.cms |url-status=live |access-date=6 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404080503/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-power-is-proven-as-the-beast-trailer-sets-a-new-record/articleshow/90635318.cms |archive-date=4 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Beast: Trailer of Vijay's actioner sets new record for a South Indian movie |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/beast-trailer-of-vijays-actioner-sets-new-record-for-a-south-indian-movie/1686076cee36 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404075138/https://www.ottplay.com/news/beast-trailer-of-vijays-actioner-sets-new-record-for-a-south-indian-movie/1686076cee36 |archive-date=4 April 2022 |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>


== Release == == Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Beast'' was released in theatres on 13 April 2022, in the week of ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 March 2022 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' to release on April 13 |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-to-release-on-april-13/article65248258.ece |url-status=live |access-date=22 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322061245/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-to-release-on-april-13/article65248258.ece |archive-date=22 March 2022}}</ref> Apart from Tamil, the film will have dubbed versions in Telugu, ], ] and ], with the Hindi version titled ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1507606733979795464 |user=sunpictures |title=#பீஸ்ட் #బీస్ట్ #ബീസ്റ്റ് #ಬೀಸ್ಟ್ #रॉ From April 13th 🔥 |author=Sun Pictures |author-link=Sun Pictures |date=26 March 2022 |access-date=26 March 2022}}</ref> The distribution rights for Tamil Nadu are held by ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2022 |title=Beast movie : பீஸ்ட் மோடில் உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலின்... ரஜினி, சூர்யாவை தொடர்ந்து விஜய் படத்தையும் தட்டித்தூக்கினார் |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/udhayanidhi-stalin-red-giant-movies-acquires-beast-theatrical-rights-r96elp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323054555/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/udhayanidhi-stalin-red-giant-movies-acquires-beast-theatrical-rights-r96elp |archive-date=23 March 2022 |access-date=23 March 2022 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> The Telugu version is distributed by ], ] and Asian Cinemas,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prapul |date=24 March 2022 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Beast run time is locked |url=https://ntvenglish.com/thalapathy-vijays-beast-run-time-is-locked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331045447/https://ntvenglish.com/thalapathy-vijays-beast-run-time-is-locked/ |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=]}}</ref> the Malayalam version by ],<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1506998616677781504 |user=sri50 |title=#Beast #Kerala theatrical distribution rights snapped by #ListinStephen of #MagicFrames. #ThalapathyVijay |author=Sreedhar Pillai |date=24 March 2022 |access-date=31 March 2022}}</ref> the Kannada version by Dheeraj Enterprises,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sushmetha |date=24 March 2022 |title=Beast Karnataka rights acquired by Dheeraj Enterprises |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/beast-karnataka-rights-acquired-by-dheeraj-enterprises.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324113404/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/beast-karnataka-rights-acquired-by-dheeraj-enterprises.html |archive-date=24 March 2022 |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> and the Hindi version by ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=BREAKING: Hindi version of Vijay's Beast expected to release in around 600-700 screens, despite CLASHING with KGF 2 and Jersey |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-hindi-version-vijays-beast-expected-release-around-600-700-screens-despite-clashing-kgf-2-jersey/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405022841/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-hindi-version-vijays-beast-expected-release-around-600-700-screens-despite-clashing-kgf-2-jersey/ |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ] holds the overseas distribution rights, except for Singapore and Gulf where the rights are with Home Screen Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sushmetha |date=30 March 2022 |title=Beast UAE & GCC Rights Bagged by Valimai Distributor |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/beast-uae-gcc-rights-bagged-by-valimai-distributor.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330064111/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/beast-uae-gcc-rights-bagged-by-valimai-distributor.html |archive-date=30 March 2022 |access-date=31 March 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film was banned in Kuwait and Qatar, though an official explanation was not provided.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2022 |title=Vijay-Starrer Beast Banned in Kuwait. Will Malaysia Follow Suit? |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-starrer-beast-banned-in-kuwait-will-malaysia-follow-suit-4944287.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405103749/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-starrer-beast-banned-in-kuwait-will-malaysia-follow-suit-4944287.html |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=After Kuwait, Vijay's 'Beast' gets banned in Qatar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-kuwait-vijays-beast-gets-banned-in-qatar/articleshow/90759469.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411180058/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-kuwait-vijays-beast-gets-banned-in-qatar/articleshow/90759469.cms |archive-date=11 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ''Beast'' did not release in ] of Tamil Nadu due to a dispute between Karur theatre owners and distributors over the quoted price for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2022 |title=No theatrical release for 'Beast' in Karur district; fans disappointed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/no-theatrical-release-for-beast-in-karur-district-fans-disappointed/articleshow/90812288.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103514/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/no-theatrical-release-for-beast-in-karur-district-fans-disappointed/articleshow/90812288.cms |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ''Beast'' screen was put up on fire by the furious audience in a theatre in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2022 |title=#BeastDisaster trends as Vijay's latest film leaves netizens furious |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-disasterbeast-trends-as-vijay-s-latest-film-beast-leave-netizens-furious-2946024 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=] |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413135116/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-disasterbeast-trends-as-vijay-s-latest-film-beast-leave-netizens-furious-2946024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
''Beast'' was released in theatres on 13 April 2022, in the week of ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 March 2022 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' to release on April 13 |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-to-release-on-april-13/article65248258.ece |url-status=live |access-date=22 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322061245/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-to-release-on-april-13/article65248258.ece |archive-date=22 March 2022}}</ref> The distribution rights for Tamil Nadu are held by ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2022 |title=Beast movie : பீஸ்ட் மோடில் உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலின்... ரஜினி, சூர்யாவை தொடர்ந்து விஜய் படத்தையும் தட்டித்தூக்கினார் |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/udhayanidhi-stalin-red-giant-movies-acquires-beast-theatrical-rights-r96elp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323054555/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/udhayanidhi-stalin-red-giant-movies-acquires-beast-theatrical-rights-r96elp |archive-date=23 March 2022 |access-date=23 March 2022 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref> The Telugu version is distributed by ], ] and Asian Cinemas,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prapul |date=24 March 2022 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Beast run time is locked |url=https://ntvenglish.com/thalapathy-vijays-beast-run-time-is-locked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331045447/https://ntvenglish.com/thalapathy-vijays-beast-run-time-is-locked/ |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=31 March 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> and the Hindi version by ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=BREAKING: Hindi version of Vijay's Beast expected to release in around 600–700 screens, despite CLASHING with KGF 2 and Jersey |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-hindi-version-vijays-beast-expected-release-around-600-700-screens-despite-clashing-kgf-2-jersey/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405022841/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-hindi-version-vijays-beast-expected-release-around-600-700-screens-despite-clashing-kgf-2-jersey/ |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Ahimsa Entertainment distributed and released the film in the United States. The film was banned in Kuwait and Qatar, though an official explanation was not provided.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2022 |title=Vijay-Starrer Beast Banned in Kuwait. Will Malaysia Follow Suit? |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-starrer-beast-banned-in-kuwait-will-malaysia-follow-suit-4944287.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405103749/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-starrer-beast-banned-in-kuwait-will-malaysia-follow-suit-4944287.html |archive-date=5 April 2022 |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=After Kuwait, Vijay's 'Beast' gets banned in Qatar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-kuwait-vijays-beast-gets-banned-in-qatar/articleshow/90759469.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411180058/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-kuwait-vijays-beast-gets-banned-in-qatar/articleshow/90759469.cms |archive-date=11 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ''Beast'' did not release in ] of Tamil Nadu due to a dispute between Karur theatre owners and distributors over the quoted price for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2022 |title=No theatrical release for 'Beast' in Karur district; fans disappointed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/no-theatrical-release-for-beast-in-karur-district-fans-disappointed/articleshow/90812288.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103514/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/no-theatrical-release-for-beast-in-karur-district-fans-disappointed/articleshow/90812288.cms |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref>


=== Marketing === === Home media ===
The first look poster of ''Beast'' which released on 21 June 2021, shared through Vijay's official Twitter account, was the most liked and retweeted tweet in the entertainment section, according to a survey report by Twitter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 December 2021 |title=Vijay's 'Beast' first look update is top Indian Entertainment tweet of 2021 |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-first-look-update-is-top-indian-entertainment-tweet-of-2021/article37907854.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215195138/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijays-beast-first-look-update-is-top-indian-entertainment-tweet-of-2021/article37907854.ece |archive-date=15 December 2021}}</ref> The trailer of ''Beast'' was on 2 April 2022 and became the most viewed South Indian film trailer in 24 hours, with more than 30 million views.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=Vijay's power is proven as the 'Beast' trailer sets a new record |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-power-is-proven-as-the-beast-trailer-sets-a-new-record/articleshow/90635318.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404080503/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-power-is-proven-as-the-beast-trailer-sets-a-new-record/articleshow/90635318.cms |archive-date=4 April 2022 |access-date=6 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ''Beast'' was made available for streaming, on 11 May 2022, in both ] and ], in Tamil alongside dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2022 |title=Vijay's Beast now streaming, set to end box office run in profits |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-beast-now-streaming-set-to-end-box-office-run-in-profits-7911046/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511121550/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-beast-now-streaming-set-to-end-box-office-run-in-profits-7911046/ |archive-date=11 May 2022 |access-date=11 May 2022 |website=]}}</ref>


== Reception == == Reception ==
=== Critical response === === Critical response ===
''Beast'' received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nath |first=Akshaya |last2= |first2= |last3= |first3= |date=13 April 2022 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's fans distribute petrol as they celebrate Beast's release |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-fans-distribute-petrol-as-they-celebrate-beast-s-release-1936905-2022-04-13 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=] |language= |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413071833/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-fans-distribute-petrol-as-they-celebrate-beast-s-release-1936905-2022-04-13 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2022 |title=Vijay's Beast Opens to Mixed Reviews; Viewers Dissatisfied With Nelson Dilipkumar? |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijays-beast-opens-to-mixed-reviews-viewers-dissatisfied-with-nelson-dilipkumar-4974295.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413110040/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijays-beast-opens-to-mixed-reviews-viewers-dissatisfied-with-nelson-dilipkumar-4974295.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Soundarya Athimuthu of '']'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars, saying, "''Beast'' is neither Nelson's film nor Vijay's film. It’s good but not the best combination, where Nelson tries to cater more to the Vijay fans and Vijay tries to fit into Nelson's wacky world."<ref>{{cite web |last=Athimuthu |first=Soundarya |date=13 April 2022 |title=Review: Vijay's 'Beast' is Entertaining, But Doesn't Exceed Expectations |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-pooja-hegde |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=] |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413135607/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-pooja-hegde |url-status=live}}</ref> Ashameera Aiyappan of '']'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "Vijay is surrounded by eccentric and flamboyantly funny characters, but as cliches pile up, the irreverent jokes aren't enough to keep this beast alive".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aiyappan |first=Ashameera |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast movie review: Humour and zany performance save Vijay's inconsistent film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/beast-movie-review-humour-and-zany-performance-save-vijays-inconsistent-film-10550141.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413112037/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/beast-movie-review-humour-and-zany-performance-save-vijays-inconsistent-film-10550141.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Divya Nair of '']'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible".<ref>{{cite web |last=Nair |first=Divya |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/beast-review/20220413.htm |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> M. Suganth of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The director seems to have banked entirely on his star to carry the film, but with a script that hardly offers him anything to work with, even Vijay can only do so much with his star power.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suganth |first=M |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast Movie Review : Even Vijay can't rescue Beast from flippant writing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/beast/movie-review/90811451.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103519/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/beast/movie-review/90811451.cms |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Janani K of '']'' rated 2.5/5 and wrote "It is Vijay's show all the way and he headlines this clichéd thriller".<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast Movie Review: Thalapathy Vijay charms in this lacklustre actioner |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/beast-movie-review-thalapathy-vijay-charms-in-this-lacklustre-actioner-1936795-2022-04-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413062536/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/beast-movie-review-thalapathy-vijay-charms-in-this-lacklustre-actioner-1936795-2022-04-13 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Beast received negative reviews from critics, who praised its cast performances (especially Vijay, Pooja Hedge and Selvaraghavan), soundtrack, musical score, visuals and entertainment factor but criticized the weak storyline, pace and screenplay.<ref name="reception">{{Cite web |last=Nath |first=Akshaya |date=13 April 2022 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's fans distribute petrol as they celebrate Beast's release |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-fans-distribute-petrol-as-they-celebrate-beast-s-release-1936905-2022-04-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413071833/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-fans-distribute-petrol-as-they-celebrate-beast-s-release-1936905-2022-04-13 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=] |quote=Beast has been receiving mixed reviews from the critics and audience alike.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2022 |title=Vijay's Beast Opens to Mixed Reviews; Viewers Dissatisfied With Nelson Dilipkumar? |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijays-beast-opens-to-mixed-reviews-viewers-dissatisfied-with-nelson-dilipkumar-4974295.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413110040/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijays-beast-opens-to-mixed-reviews-viewers-dissatisfied-with-nelson-dilipkumar-4974295.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=] |quote=Beast has received mixed reviews from viewers.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|38|4.9|8|consensus=|ref=yes|access-date=16 February 2023}}<ref>{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Beast|id=beast_2022_2|type=m|access-date=16 February 2023}}</ref>
Soundarya Athimuthu of '']'' said, "''Beast'' is neither Nelson's film nor Vijay's film. It's good but not the best combination, where Nelson tries to cater more to the Vijay fans and Vijay tries to fit into Nelson's wacky world."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Athimuthu |first=Soundarya |date=13 April 2022 |title=Review: Vijay's 'Beast' is Entertaining, But Doesn't Exceed Expectations |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-pooja-hegde |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413135607/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-pooja-hegde |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Ashameera Aiyappan of '']'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "Vijay is surrounded by eccentric and flamboyantly funny characters, but as cliches pile up, the irreverent jokes aren't enough to keep this beast alive".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aiyappan |first=Ashameera |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast movie review: Humour and zany performance save Vijay's inconsistent film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/beast-movie-review-humour-and-zany-performance-save-vijays-inconsistent-film-10550141.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413112037/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/beast-movie-review-humour-and-zany-performance-save-vijays-inconsistent-film-10550141.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Divya Nair of ] rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Divya |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/beast-review/20220413.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416134239/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/beast-review/20220413.htm |archive-date=16 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ], an American film critic website, reviewed the film with 3/5 stars and wrote "Vijay's all-things-for-everyone self-image is celebrated throughout, as in the chorus of one anthemic song that hails the chipmunk-cheeked hero as leaner, meaner, stronger".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2022 |title=Beast movie review & film summary (2022) |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/beast-movie-review-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417033429/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/beast-movie-review-2022 |archive-date=17 April 2022 |access-date=18 November 2022 |website=]}}</ref>
M. Suganth of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The director seems to have banked entirely on his star to carry the film, but with a script that hardly offers him anything to work with, even Vijay can only do so much with his star power.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suganth |first=M |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast Movie Review : Even Vijay can't rescue Beast from flippant writing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/beast/movie-review/90811451.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103519/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/beast/movie-review/90811451.cms |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Janani K of '']'' rated 2.5/5 and wrote "It is Vijay's show all the way and he headlines this clichéd thriller".<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast Movie Review: Thalapathy Vijay charms in this lacklustre actioner |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/beast-movie-review-thalapathy-vijay-charms-in-this-lacklustre-actioner-1936795-2022-04-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413062536/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/beast-movie-review-thalapathy-vijay-charms-in-this-lacklustre-actioner-1936795-2022-04-13 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Manoj Kumar R. of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 and termed it as "an unapologetic crowd-pleaser and a solid service to Vijay's core fanbase".<ref>{{Cite web |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast movie review: Unapologetic fan service |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-7867453/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413111803/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-7867453/ |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref>

Srinivasa Ramanujam of '']'' stated, "Beast is a dull and tedious affair".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=13 April 2022 |title='Beast' movie review: Vijay's latest is a dull and tedious affair |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/beast-movie-review-vijays-latest-is-a-dull-and-tedious-affair/article65317314.ece |url-status=live |access-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103430/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/beast-movie-review-vijays-latest-is-a-dull-and-tedious-affair/article65317314.ece |archive-date=13 April 2022}}</ref> ] of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Nelson tries to be imaginative and break out of cliches but he keeps using the oldest tricks in the book whenever he runs out of ideas".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |author-link=Sowmya Rajendran |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast review: Vijay is leaner, meaner, stronger. The film isn't |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/beast-review-vijay-leaner-meaner-stronger-film-isnt-162865 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103443/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/beast-review-vijay-leaner-meaner-stronger-film-isnt-162865 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Vivek M V of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The film's major plot points are silly. Towards the end, the feeling of watching an outdated, one-man show film is inevitable".<ref>{{Cite web |last=M V |first=Vivek |date=13 April 2022 |title='Beast' review: The roar is missing |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/beast-review-the-roar-is-missing-1100339.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103520/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/beast-review-the-roar-is-missing-1100339.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of '']'' stated, "This Vijay and Pooja Hegde film is a ]-inspired thriller but suffers due to weak writing".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pudipeddi |first=Haricharan |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast movie review: Vijay shines in this mall invasion thriller that's bogged down by flippant writing |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/beast-movie-review-vijay-shines-in-this-mall-invasion-thriller-that-s-bogged-down-by-flippant-writing-101649825881038.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103511/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/beast-movie-review-vijay-shines-in-this-mall-invasion-thriller-that-s-bogged-down-by-flippant-writing-101649825881038.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ] of '']'', reviewing the Hindi version of the film, rated it 2.5/5 and said, "We are going with half an extra star because Beast draws attention in its own facile but essential way to something that no contemporary Bollywood movie will – the cynical ways in which pettifogging politicians seek to derive electoral brownie points from the bravery of soldiers and the misery of the masses".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2022 |title=Beast (RAW) Review: An Ill-Formed Creature Even Firing-On-All-Cylinders Vijay Cannot Pummel Into Shape |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/beast-raw-review-an-ill-formed-creature-even-firing-on-all-cylinders-vijay-cannot-pummel-into-shape-2-5-stars-2886949 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414061156/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/beast-raw-review-an-ill-formed-creature-even-firing-on-all-cylinders-vijay-cannot-pummel-into-shape-2-5-stars-2886949 |archive-date=14 April 2022 |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=]}}</ref> Jose K George of '']'' rated the film 2/5 and said, "This time around, the director isn't even going for the sardonic humor that he opted for in his earlier flicks, but treads the slapstick route, making it impossible for the audience to be worried about the safety of those trapped inside the mall. The movie also suffers due to the lack of a menacing antagonist".<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2022 |title='Beast' review: Another mindless entertainer from Vijay |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/04/13/beast-review-another-mindless-entertainer-vijay.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215052329/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/04/13/beast-review-another-mindless-entertainer-vijay.html |archive-date=15 February 2023 |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=]}}</ref> Josh Hurtado of '']'' rated the film 2/5 and said, "Lackluster performances, confusing tonal shifts, and limp action sequences leave Beast in a kind of crossover purgatory. Neither universally entertaining nor quite bonkers enough to draw in Tamil-film newbies, this might be one for established fans only".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hurtado |first=Josh |date=15 April 2022 |title=Beast |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2022-04-15/beast/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216121657/https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2022-04-15/beast/ |archive-date=16 February 2023 |access-date=16 February 2023 |website=]}}</ref> Manisha Lakhe, writing for '']'', reviewed the Hindi version and said, "I was too numb to leave when the mindless beach song came on, but the cleaning crew nudged me towards the exit. I survived!".<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2022 |title=Beast review: Thalapathy Vijay stabs and shoots a mall full of terrorists to music |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/beast-review-thalapathy-vijay-stabs-and-shoots-a-mall-full-of-terrorists-to-music-8370491.html/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215061425/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/beast-review-thalapathy-vijay-stabs-and-shoots-a-mall-full-of-terrorists-to-music-8370491.html/amp |archive-date=15 February 2023 |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=]}}</ref>


Manoj Kumar R. of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 and termed it as "an unapologetic crowd-pleaser and a solid service to Vijay's core fanbase".<ref>{{Cite web |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast movie review: Unapologetic fan service |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-7867453/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413111803/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/beast-movie-review-vijay-nelson-dilipkumar-7867453/ |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Umesh Punwani of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "These roles have become a cake-walk for Vijay, and the problem is we've seen cake-walk too many times now".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Punwani |first=Umesh |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast Movie Review: Vijay Fails To ‘Master’ This One, But It’s Still A Celebration For Thalapathy Fans! |url=https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/south-indian-movie-reviews/beast-movie-review-vijay-fails-to-master-this-one-but-its-still-a-celebration-for-thalapathy-fans/ |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam of '']'' stated, "''Beast'' is a dull and tedious affair".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=13 April 2022 |title='Beast' movie review: Vijay's latest is a dull and tedious affair |work=] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/beast-movie-review-vijays-latest-is-a-dull-and-tedious-affair/article65317314.ece |url-status=live |access-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103430/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/beast-movie-review-vijays-latest-is-a-dull-and-tedious-affair/article65317314.ece |archive-date=13 April 2022}}</ref> ] of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Nelson tries to be imaginative and break out of cliches but he keeps using the oldest tricks in the book whenever he runs out of ideas".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Sowmya |author-link=Sowmya Rajendran |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast review: Vijay is leaner, meaner, stronger. The film isn't |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/beast-review-vijay-leaner-meaner-stronger-film-isnt-162865 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103443/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/beast-review-vijay-leaner-meaner-stronger-film-isnt-162865 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Vivek M V of '']'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The film's major plot points are silly. Towards the end, the feeling of watching an outdated, one-man show film is inevitable".<ref>{{Cite web |last=M V |first=Vivek |date=13 April 2022 |title='Beast' review: The roar is missing |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/beast-review-the-roar-is-missing-1100339.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103520/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/beast-review-the-roar-is-missing-1100339.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of '']'' stated, "This Vijay and Pooja Hegde film is a '']''-inspired thriller but suffers due to weak writing".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pudipeddi |first=Haricharan |date=13 April 2022 |title=Beast movie review: Vijay shines in this mall invasion thriller that's bogged down by flippant writing |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/beast-movie-review-vijay-shines-in-this-mall-invasion-thriller-that-s-bogged-down-by-flippant-writing-101649825881038.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413103511/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/beast-movie-review-vijay-shines-in-this-mall-invasion-thriller-that-s-bogged-down-by-flippant-writing-101649825881038.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref>
=== Box office === === Box office ===
There were reports of the movie collecting {{INR|38}} crore and {{INR|40}} crore on release day in Tamil Nadu; however '']'' stated that those numbers were hugely inflated in their second day report.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 April 2022 |title=Beast Day Two: Fair In Tamil Nadu – Pathetic In Hindi |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=6837 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415051322/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=6837 |archive-date=15 April 2022 |access-date=15 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> After three days of run the film grossed {{INR|127}} crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2022 |title='Beast' box office collection Day 3: Vijay starrer goes downhill as 'K.G.F: Chapter 2' continues its successful run |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-box-office-collection-day-3-vijay-starrer-goes-downhill-as-k-g-f-chapter-2-continues-its-successful-run/articleshow/90873550.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418003201/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-box-office-collection-day-3-vijay-starrer-goes-downhill-as-k-g-f-chapter-2-continues-its-successful-run/articleshow/90873550.cms |archive-date=18 April 2022 |access-date=18 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> A report in '']'' stated that the film grossed {{INR|65}} crore worldwide on its opening day and {{INR|32}} crore on the second day, {{INR|30}} crore on the third day and {{INR|25}} crore on the fourth day with a worldwide total of {{INR|152}} crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2022 |title='Beast' box office collection day 4: Vijay starrer earns more than Rs 150 crore |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-box-office-collection-day-4-vijay-starrer-earns-more-than-rs-150-crore/articleshow/90890141.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417221224/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/beast-box-office-collection-day-4-vijay-starrer-earns-more-than-rs-150-crore/articleshow/90890141.cms |archive-date=17 April 2022 |access-date=18 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> After five days of its run, ''The Times of India'' reported the film collected {{INR|195}} crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2022 |title='Beast' box office collection day 5: Vijay's Pan Indian release inches close to Rs.200 crore mark |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-day-5-vijays-pan-indian-release-inches-close-to-rs-200-crore-mark/articleshow/90904708.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418051543/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-day-5-vijays-pan-indian-release-inches-close-to-rs-200-crore-mark/articleshow/90904708.cms |archive-date=18 April 2022 |access-date=18 April 2022 |website=]}}</ref> ''Beast'' collected {{INR}}6 crore in North India.<ref name="BOindia">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineeta |date=May 6, 2022 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Beast Crosses Rs 250 Crore at Worldwide Box Office |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-beast-crosses-rs-250-crore-worldwide-box-office-despite-kgf-2-wave-check-detailed-collection-report-here-5377937/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506165545/https://www.india.com/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-beast-crosses-rs-250-crore-worldwide-box-office-despite-kgf-2-wave-check-detailed-collection-report-here-5377937/ |archive-date=6 May 2022 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> The film collected {{INR|210}} crore after seven days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 April 2022 |title='Beast' box office collection day 7: Vijay's film on par with the total 'Valimai' collection |work=] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-day-7-vijays-film-on-par-with-the-total-valimai-collection/articleshow/90948887.cms |url-status=live |access-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220135725/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-day-7-vijays-film-on-par-with-the-total-valimai-collection/articleshow/90948887.cms |archive-date=20 February 2023}}</ref> After thirteen days of its run the film grossed {{INR}}230 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 April 2022 |title='Beast' box office collection day 13: Vijay's film collects Rs. 60 lakhs; see a dip |work=] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-day-13-vijays-film-collects-rs-60-lakhs-see-a-dip/articleshow/91093157.cms |url-status=live |access-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221093642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-day-13-vijays-film-collects-rs-60-lakhs-see-a-dip/articleshow/91093157.cms |archive-date=21 February 2023}}</ref> It was published by ''The Times of India'' that the film grossed {{INR|250}} crore after 25 days of theatrical run.<ref name="TOI25d">{{Cite web |date=7 May 2022 |title='Beast' box office collection: Vijay scores fifth consecutive Rs 250 crores |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-vijay-scores-fifth-consecutive-rs-250-crores/articleshow/91392690.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517104440/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-box-office-collection-vijay-scores-fifth-consecutive-rs-250-crores/articleshow/91392690.cms |archive-date=17 May 2022 |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=]}}</ref><ref name="BOindia" /> '']'' reported that the film grossed {{INR}}240 crore worldwide.<ref name="IndExp" /> '']'' stated that the film finished its run with {{INR|236.90}} crore worldwide.<ref name="final total" /> '']'' published that the film made {{INR|227}} crore worldwide.<ref name="India Today" /> '']'' stated that the film earned {{INR}}217 crore in its lifetime.<ref name="moneycontrol" />
''Beast'' on its opening day collected ₹26.40 crore from Tamil Nadu, ₹7.83 crore from Hyderabad and Telangana, ₹7.15 crore from Karnataka, ₹6.28 crore from Kerala, ₹1.32 crore from North India and ₹23.69 crore($3.1 million) from outside India to take its worldwide opening day gross to ₹72.67 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast box office collection day 1: Thalapathy Vijay's film earns Rs 72.67 crore worldwide |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-beast-box-office-collection-day-1-thalapathy-vijay-s-film-earns-rs-7267-crore-worldwide-2946240 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>

By contrast, '']'' and '']'' reported that ''Beast'' grossed over {{INR}}300 crore worldwide.<ref name="success"/><ref name="BOnumber" />

== Accolades ==
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|{{sort|Jonita|]}} ("]")
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2023 |title=SIIMA Awards 2023 Day 2: R Madhavan takes home award for best debutant director; Kamal Haasan best actor; Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan shines |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/siima-awards-2023-day-2-r-madhavan-takes-home-award-for-best-debutant-director-kamal-haasan-best-actor-mani-ratnams-ponniyin-selvan-shines-8943416/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928181035/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/siima-awards-2023-day-2-r-madhavan-takes-home-award-for-best-debutant-director-kamal-haasan-best-actor-mani-ratnams-ponniyin-selvan-shines-8943416/ |archive-date=28 September 2023 |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=]}}</ref>
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|{{sort|Anirudh|]}} ("]")
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2023 |title=SIIMA 2023 nominations Tamil: 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' and 'Vikram' dominate the award categories |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/siima-2023-nominations-tamil-ponniyin-selvan-1-and-vikram-dominate-the-award-categories/articleshow/103685580.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920012322/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/siima-2023-nominations-tamil-ponniyin-selvan-1-and-vikram-dominate-the-award-categories/articleshow/103685580.cms |archive-date=20 September 2023 |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=]}}</ref>
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|{{sort|Sivakarthikeyan|]}} ("]")
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|Best Actor in a Comedy Role
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| rowspan="8" |7 January 2023
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|Favourite Actress
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|{{nom}}
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|{{nom}}
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|Best Music Director
|{{sort|Anirudh|]}}
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|Best Playback Singer – Male
|{{sort|Vijay|]}} ("Jolly O Gymkhana")
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|Best Supporting Role – Male
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|Best Playback Singer – Female
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== Sequel ==
Owing to the film's success, Nelson, in an interview, asserted the possibility of a sequel to the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-17 |title=Is director Nelson Dilipkumar planning for 'Beast 2'? |work=] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-director-nelson-dilipkumar-planning-for-beast-2/articleshow/90890679.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2023-08-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419010451/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-director-nelson-dilipkumar-planning-for-beast-2/articleshow/90890679.cms |archive-date=19 April 2022}}</ref> However, the project's possibility of taking off was recently questioned by media outlets after Vijay's political entry and decision to quit acting to focus on his political career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-18 |title=As Vijay quits acting with 'Thalapathy 69', A look at why the 'GOAT' actor is a formidable force in South Indian cinema|website=] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/as-vijay-quits-acting-with-thalapathy-69-a-look-at-why-the-goat-actor-is-a-formidable-force-in-south-indian-cinema/photostory/113349544.cms}} </ref>

== Remake ==
In January 2022, several production companies were in talks to take the Hindi remake rights of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2022 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Vijay's Beast already in demand for a Hindi remake; Top producer on the verge of locking the deal |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-vijay-s-beast-already-demand-hindi-remake-top-producer-verge-locking-deal-995574 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411095055/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-vijay-s-beast-already-demand-hindi-remake-top-producer-verge-locking-deal-995574 |archive-date=11 April 2023 |access-date=16 August 2023 |website=]}}</ref> Later, ] under ] bought the rights for the Hindi remake.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 January 2022 |title='பீஸ்ட்' இந்தி ரீமேக் உரிமைக்குக் கடும் போட்டி!- பிரபல இயக்குநர் பேச்சுவார்த்தை |url=https://kamadenu.hindutamil.in/cinema/sajid-nadiadwala-front-runner-to-buy-vijays-beast-remake-rights |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816175236/https://kamadenu.hindutamil.in/cinema/sajid-nadiadwala-front-runner-to-buy-vijays-beast-remake-rights |archive-date=16 August 2023 |access-date=16 August 2023 |website=] |language=ta}}</ref>


== Impact == == Notes ==
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''Beast'' was the only Tamil-language film to be listed at the ''Top 10 Anticipated Indian Movies of 2022'' by ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 December 2021 |title=IMDb's 10 most anticipated films of 2022: KGF Chapter 2 leads, Laal Singh Chaddha and RRR also on the list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/imdb-10-most-anticipated-films-of-2022-kgf-chapter-2-yash-beast-vijay-rrr-7675624/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216085500/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/imdb-10-most-anticipated-films-of-2022-kgf-chapter-2-yash-beast-vijay-rrr-7675624/ |archive-date=16 December 2021 |access-date=18 December 2021 |website=]}}</ref>


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2022 film directed by Nelson

Beast
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNelson Dilipkumar
Written byNelson Dilipkumar
Produced byKalanithi Maran
Starring
CinematographyManoj Paramahamsa
Edited byR. Nirmal
Music byAnirudh Ravichander
Production
company
Sun Pictures
Distributed bysee below
Release date
  • 13 April 2022 (2022-04-13)
Running time158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹130–150 crore
Box officeest. ₹217–300 crore

Beast (stylised on-screen as BeAst) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. It is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures. The film stars Vijay and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles, alongside Selvaraghavan, Shaji Chen, VTV Ganesh, Ankur Vikal, Aparna Das, Sathish Krishnan, Shine Tom Chacko, Yogi Babu and Redin Kingsley. The film is about an ex-RAW agent who seeks to rescue the hostages in a shopping mall which is hijacked by terrorists with the intentions of freeing their leader, who was previously captured by the agent.

Sun Pictures acquired the production rights for Vijay's 65th film in January 2020. AR Murugadoss was initially signed to direct it; however, he was ousted from the film, after he refused to cut his remuneration. Nelson was subsequently brought on board, with announcement in December 2020 under the tentative title Thalapathy 65, and the official title was announced in June 2021. Principal photography commenced in April 2021. It was shot in several locations including Chennai, Delhi and Georgia, and wrapped by mid-December 2021. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography was handled by Manoj Paramahamsa and editing by R. Nirmal.

Beast was released worldwide on 13 April 2022 in theatres to mixed reviews from critics, who praised its cast performances (especially Vijay, Pooja Hedge and Selvaraghavan), soundtrack, musical score, visuals and entertainment factor but criticized the weak storyline, pace and screenplay. Despite this, the film was a commercial success, grossing ₹217–300 crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time. The film was screened at the Rome International Film Festival, Veneto International Film Festival, Italy and Eastern Europe Film Festival.

Plot

Veera Raghavan, a RAW field agent, is stationed in Pakistan to capture Umar Farooq, a notorious terrorist. While Veera manages to capture Farooq, a missile shot by him to prevent Farooq's escape injures and kills a civilian child. A traumatised Veera quits the agency and returns to Chennai. 11 months later, Veera has PTSD and traumatic memories of the child. At the insistence of his psychiatrist, Veera attends a wedding and meets Preethi, and they fall for each other. Preethi convinces him to join "Dominic & Soldiers", a failing security agency led by Dominic Irudhayaraj.

Meanwhile, the Government of Tamil Nadu receives intel that terrorists are planning a massive terrorist attack in Chennai. Along with Preethi and Dominic, Veera visits the agency's last client, the East Coast Mall, where he observes several suspicious activities and deduces that someone else has taken over the mall. Later, Umar Saif, Farooq's brother, and his sleeper cells open fire and hijack the mall, thus proving Veera's suspicions. Veera, Preethi, Dominic and a couple of other people hide themselves inside an unopened restaurant. Led by Deputy NSA Althaf Hussain, the government tries to negotiate with the terrorists, who demand the release of Farooq.

Althaf learns that Veeraraghavan is inside the mall. He manages to establish contact with him and tries to convince him to help them. Though initially hesitant, Veera realises that the terrorists are there to initiate Farooq's release. He kills one of the terrorists, captures another alive, and brings him to their hideout. Veera manages to infiltrate the terrorists under disguise and eliminates a few of them. The Home Minister, who is in league with Saif, gets them to stage the execution of his wife and daughter, Aparna, inside the mall on live television. Enraged about the government's forceful decision to release Farooq, Veera retaliates and kidnaps the Home Minister's wife and Aparna by pretending to be a Bangladeshi militant to confuse the terrorists, and he threatens to kill them if Farooq is released.

Sensing his impending defeat, Saif seemingly gives up, only to slip into the crowd, pretending to be a hostage. He soon figures out Veera's real identity from Dominic, which allows him and his sleeper cells to capture all of them. With the help of Aparna, Veera manages to escape and eliminate Saif and the other terrorists while ensuring that the hostages flee to safety. The police arrest the Home Minister for his involvement in the hijack of the mall. Despite all the negotiations, the government releases Farooq from prison and drops him at the India–Pakistan border. A few months later, Veera recaptures Farooq in Pakistan and brings him back to India after surviving a long air chase. Following the successful operation, Veera, Preethi, Dominic, and the rest of his crew celebrate their escapades in Goa.

Cast

  • Additionally, director Nelson Dilipkumar, music composer Anirudh, cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, choreographer Jani, and Bjorn Surrao appear in cameo appearances as themselves in the song "Jolly O Gymkhana".

    Production

    Development

    In November 2019, it was revealed that Vijay had signed his 65th film following Master (2021), which he was currently filming. The following January, Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures was reported to fund the project, collaborating with the actor after Vettaikaaran (2009), Sura (2010) and Sarkar (2018). Multiple directors, including Magizh Thirumeni, S. Shankar, Sudha Kongara, Pandiraj, R. Ajay Gnanamuthu and Vetrimaaran were reported to direct it. However, that March, it was reported that AR Murugadoss would direct the project, tentatively titled Thalapathy 65. Production was reportedly set to begin the following month; however, it did not happen. Thaman S was brought on board to score the music, in his maiden collaboration with Vijay, whilst Tamannaah Bhatia was approached as the female lead in her second collaboration with the actor after Sura.

    Murugadoss narrated the final script to Vijay in early August 2020. Following his approval, the team reported in mid-August 2020 that Thalapathy 65 will enter production soon, with an official announcement on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi (22 August 2020), which did not happen. In an interview, Murugadoss stated that the script was not a sequel to any of his previous films, but an original one. The team further brought the stunt choreographer duo Anbariv on board, which marked their first collaboration with Vijay, and cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, who confirmed his presence in February 2021.

    Vijay was initially said to receive ₹100 crore as a remuneration for the project, but due to the financial constraints owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to waive off 30% from his salary, thus getting ₹70 crore as remuneration. Maran insisted Murugadoss to reduce his salary post the failure of his previous directorial, Darbar (2020). But as Murugadoss refused his demands, Sun Pictures ousted him from the project in October 2020. The producers later planned to bring either S. J. Suryah, Nelson Dilipkumar, or Magizh Thirumeni on board to direct the project, with Nelson being insisted by composer Anirudh, who worked with Vijay in Master, to direct the film.

    Pre-production

    "Beast was written with Vijay sir in mind. We know his stature and what he can do well. I took up an idea that needed all that. And then I tried to do something different within that. It was convincing to sir and it also worked for me. So I didn't purposefully change something for him. Only he can do this film."

     – Nelson Dilipkumar, in an interview with film critic Baradwaj Rangan

    On 10 December 2020, Sun Pictures announced that Thalapathy 65 will be directed by Nelson, and Anirudh was also brought on board to score music; this project marks his third collaboration with Vijay and Nelson after their respective films, Kaththi (2014), Master (2021), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018) and Doctor (2021). Manoj and Anbariv who were part of Murugadoss' proposed project with Vijay were retained for this film. R. Nirmal, who worked with Nelson in Kolamaavu Kokila and Doctor was announced as the film editor, while D. R. K. Kiran handled the production design for this film. Anbariv said that the film would have "extraordinary" stunt sequences similar to those in K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018).

    Nelson had parallelly worked on the film's script along with the post-production works of Doctor as the final script was to be drafted. During that period, he simultaneously began location scouting for the film and shared a few pictures from Russia through his Instagram page. Vijay was reported to play a "sharp and humorous" character. While the film was launched under the tentative title Thalapathy 65, the film's title Beast was announced on 21 June 2021, on the eve of Vijay's birthday.

    In November 2021, a Diwali edition published in November by the magazine Ananda Vikatan revealed the main plot: an invasion taking place in a shopping mall, where terrorists hold a bunch of shoppers hostage, and how the protagonist saves them. Most of the events take place in the mall. While primarily in the action genre, the film also features elements of black comedy and synchronised comical characters, usually seen in the director's films. Nelson described Beast as "60 percent action and 40 percent humour", while acknowledging Pokkiri (2007) as an influence on the film.

    Casting

    Pooja Hegde was cast as the lead actress, making her return to Tamil cinema after Mugamoodi (2012).

    Vijay portrays Veera Raghavan, a RAW agent. Nelson compared him to the characters James Bond and John Wick. In January 2021, Pooja Hegde was reported to be the lead actress, and hinted her inclusion in an interview in February 2021. Her inclusion was confirmed by Sun Pictures on 24 March 2021. The film marks her return to Tamil cinema after a decade, following her debut in the film industry with Mugamoodi (2012). Hegde allotted 50 days for Beast, and a remuneration of ₹3.5 crore was offered to her. After reports emerged that the team was planning to cast a second female lead, they denied this, stating there was no room for more leading actors in the film and the script did not demand for it. Hegde said the film properly combines the filmmaking style of Nelson, and the acting style of Vijay. Nelson said he wanted an actress who could match Vijay's height and decided on Hedge, then fresh off from the success of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020).

    Kavin denied being part of the cast, but said three months later that he was working as an assistant director. Malayalam actress Aparna Das confirmed her presence in the project in April. In May 2021, Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was approached for a prominent role in the film, making his Tamil debut. Yogi Babu confirmed his presence in the project in June, collaborating with Vijay for the fifth time after Velayudham (2011), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018) and Bigil (2019). On 7 August 2021, Sun Pictures announced that Selvaraghavan would be acting in the film. Nelson said he wanted a relatively new face for a certain role, and Selvaraghavan immediately accepted when approached. The film is Selvaraghavan's debut as an actor. Ankur Vikal and Lilliput were also announced being part of the cast.

    Choreographer-cum-actor Sathish Krishnan joined the film's cast during the second schedule. The film was reported to have three antagonists. On 25 August, Smruthi, Janani Durga, Madhuri Watts and Hasini Pavithra were cast in undisclosed roles. In mid-October, it was reported that Sujatha Babu, who works as television reporter in Sun News channel, will be seen as Vijay's mother in the film. Redin Kingsley, a regular in Nelson's films, joined in the same month. On 28 November, Nelson released a behind-the-scenes still confirming the involvements of singer-songwriter Bjorn Surrao, Sunil Reddy and Shiva Arvind, all three of whom worked in the director's previous film Doctor. Sunil Reddy and Shiva Arvind reprise their roles from Doctor as Mahaali and Killi.

    Filming

    Part of the film was shot at Tbilisi, Georgia

    A test shoot for Thalapathy 65 was held on 10 February 2021 at the office of Sun TV Network in Chennai. On 31 March 2021, the film was launched at Sun TV Studios, with a formal puja ceremony. However, Hegde was not present at the launch, due to her busy schedules. After the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, Vijay and Nelson headed to Georgia for the film's shooting schedule on 7 April 2021. Sun Pictures released a post from the shooting location on 9 April, revealing that the film entered production. The team shot 30% of the film in Georgia and rest of the shoot in Chennai, because of restrictions due to the second wave of the pandemic. Vijay returned to Chennai on 26 April, after filming in Georgia for 15 days, where an introductory song and few action sequences were shot.

    For the second schedule, a huge shopping mall was replicated at the EVP Film City in Chennai since malls were shut in Tamil Nadu owing to COVID-19 restrictions. Nelson had previously scouted Delhi for malls to shoot in, but ultimately desisted due to the difficulties involved in crowd control. However, Vijay asked the team to suspend production due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the statewide lockdown prevailing in Tamil Nadu. The song shoot of the film was scheduled for shoot on mid-May 2021 was also stalled after Hegde was diagnosed with COVID-19. Filming resumed in July 2021, with the second schedule lasting for 20 days. A sequence was filmed at East Coast Road, where Valimai was being shot and a huge set was constructed at the location. Reports also claimed that shooting of the film progressed at Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort. The team moved to Gokulam Studios for filming major sequences. The film's third schedule began in Chennai on 2 August 2021 and went for more than three weeks.

    The entire schedule was completed on 23 August 2021, and the team continued to shoot the recurring sequences at Gokulam Studios on 1 September 2021, A song sequence being picturised on Vijay and Hegde, choreographed by Jani Master, was shot during the schedule. The fourth schedule began in Delhi on 20 September. The next schedule began in Chennai after 28 September. By late October, reportedly over 70% of filming was complete, and the film is scheduled to wrap up by late-December.

    For the climax action sequences, the team planned to shoot the film in Russia, which was later dropped. Instead, the team decided to go to Georgia again for the final schedule, to shoot a scene involving a younger version of Vijay's character. Manoj Paramahamsa purchased a new Tiltamax rig for the shoot in Georgia, and later a RED V-raptor camera was brought so as to shoot the action sequences in high resolution. Hegde returned to Chennai to shoot for the film in November 2021. But due to heavy rains in Chennai, the sets were flooded although none of the cast members were hurt. It has been also reported that the interiors in the sets were not damaged due to floods. Filming wrapped on 11 December 2021 completing a song shoot. The team later reunited for patchwork filming.

    Post-production

    Post-production of the film began simultaneously with the wrapping-up filming in December 2021. Vijay finished dubbing for his character the same month. Bejoy Arputharaj is the visual effects supervisor of the film, along with Phantom FX, the film's principal visual effects studio. S. Alagiakoothan worked on sound design and Suren. G handled final sound editing and mixing of the film.

    Music

    Main article: Beast (soundtrack)

    The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his third collaboration with both Vijay and Nelson, respectively after Kaththi (2014), Master (2021) and Kolamaavu Kokila (2018) and Doctor. The soundtrack consists of three original songs composed by Anirudh, namely, "Arabic Kuthu", "Jolly O Gymkhana", and "Beast Mode". The lyrics were written by Sivakarthikeyan, Ku Karthik, and Vivek.

    Marketing

    The first look poster of Beast which released on 21 June 2021, shared through Vijay's official Twitter account, was the most liked and retweeted tweet in the entertainment section, according to a survey report by Twitter. The official trailer of the film was released on 2 April 2022. It became the most watched Tamil and South Indian trailer in 24 hours with over 30 million views on YouTube.

    Release

    Theatrical

    Beast was released in theatres on 13 April 2022, in the week of Puthandu. The distribution rights for Tamil Nadu are held by Red Giant Movies. The Telugu version is distributed by Sri Venkateswara Creations, Suresh Productions and Asian Cinemas, and the Hindi version by UFO Moviez. Ahimsa Entertainment distributed and released the film in the United States. The film was banned in Kuwait and Qatar, though an official explanation was not provided. Beast did not release in Karur district of Tamil Nadu due to a dispute between Karur theatre owners and distributors over the quoted price for the film.

    Home media

    Beast was made available for streaming, on 11 May 2022, in both Sun NXT and Netflix, in Tamil alongside dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.

    Reception

    Critical response

    Beast received negative reviews from critics, who praised its cast performances (especially Vijay, Pooja Hedge and Selvaraghavan), soundtrack, musical score, visuals and entertainment factor but criticized the weak storyline, pace and screenplay. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 38% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10.

    Soundarya Athimuthu of The Quint said, "Beast is neither Nelson's film nor Vijay's film. It's good but not the best combination, where Nelson tries to cater more to the Vijay fans and Vijay tries to fit into Nelson's wacky world." Ashameera Aiyappan of Firstpost rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "Vijay is surrounded by eccentric and flamboyantly funny characters, but as cliches pile up, the irreverent jokes aren't enough to keep this beast alive". Divya Nair of Rediff.com rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible". Roger Ebert, an American film critic website, reviewed the film with 3/5 stars and wrote "Vijay's all-things-for-everyone self-image is celebrated throughout, as in the chorus of one anthemic song that hails the chipmunk-cheeked hero as leaner, meaner, stronger".

    M. Suganth of The Times of India rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The director seems to have banked entirely on his star to carry the film, but with a script that hardly offers him anything to work with, even Vijay can only do so much with his star power. Janani K of India Today rated 2.5/5 and wrote "It is Vijay's show all the way and he headlines this clichéd thriller". Manoj Kumar R. of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5/5 and termed it as "an unapologetic crowd-pleaser and a solid service to Vijay's core fanbase".

    Srinivasa Ramanujam of The Hindu stated, "Beast is a dull and tedious affair". Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Nelson tries to be imaginative and break out of cliches but he keeps using the oldest tricks in the book whenever he runs out of ideas". Vivek M V of Deccan Herald rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The film's major plot points are silly. Towards the end, the feeling of watching an outdated, one-man show film is inevitable". Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times stated, "This Vijay and Pooja Hegde film is a Die Hard-inspired thriller but suffers due to weak writing". Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV, reviewing the Hindi version of the film, rated it 2.5/5 and said, "We are going with half an extra star because Beast draws attention in its own facile but essential way to something that no contemporary Bollywood movie will – the cynical ways in which pettifogging politicians seek to derive electoral brownie points from the bravery of soldiers and the misery of the masses". Jose K George of The Week rated the film 2/5 and said, "This time around, the director isn't even going for the sardonic humor that he opted for in his earlier flicks, but treads the slapstick route, making it impossible for the audience to be worried about the safety of those trapped inside the mall. The movie also suffers due to the lack of a menacing antagonist". Josh Hurtado of The Austin Chronicle rated the film 2/5 and said, "Lackluster performances, confusing tonal shifts, and limp action sequences leave Beast in a kind of crossover purgatory. Neither universally entertaining nor quite bonkers enough to draw in Tamil-film newbies, this might be one for established fans only". Manisha Lakhe, writing for Moneycontrol, reviewed the Hindi version and said, "I was too numb to leave when the mindless beach song came on, but the cleaning crew nudged me towards the exit. I survived!".

    Box office

    There were reports of the movie collecting ₹38 crore and ₹40 crore on release day in Tamil Nadu; however Box Office India stated that those numbers were hugely inflated in their second day report. After three days of run the film grossed ₹127 crore. A report in The Times of India stated that the film grossed ₹65 crore worldwide on its opening day and ₹32 crore on the second day, ₹30 crore on the third day and ₹25 crore on the fourth day with a worldwide total of ₹152 crore. After five days of its run, The Times of India reported the film collected ₹195 crore. Beast collected ₹6 crore in North India. The film collected ₹210 crore after seven days. After thirteen days of its run the film grossed ₹230 crore. It was published by The Times of India that the film grossed ₹250 crore after 25 days of theatrical run. The Indian Express reported that the film grossed ₹240 crore worldwide. Pinkvilla stated that the film finished its run with ₹236.90 crore worldwide. India Today published that the film made ₹227 crore worldwide. Moneycontrol stated that the film earned ₹217 crore in its lifetime.

    By contrast, The Times of India and Puthiya Thalaimurai reported that Beast grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide.

    Accolades

    Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
    South Indian International Movie Awards 16 September 2023 Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil Jonita Gandhi ("Arabic Kuthu") Won
    Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Anirudh Ravichander ("Arabic Kuthu") Nominated
    Best Lyricist – Tamil Sivakarthikeyan ("Arabic Kuthu") Nominated
    Best Actor in a Comedy Role VTV Ganesh Nominated
    Edison Awards 7 January 2023 Mass Hero of the Year Vijay Nominated
    Favourite Actress Pooja Hegde Nominated
    Best Director Nelson Dilipkumar Nominated
    Best Music Director Anirudh Ravichander Nominated
    Best Playback Singer – Male Vijay ("Jolly O Gymkhana") Won
    Best Playback Singer – Female Jonita Gandhi ("Arabic Kuthu") Won
    Best Supporting Role – Male Selvaraghavan Won
    Best comedian Yogi Babu Nominated
    Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 30 March 2023 Best Comedian VTV Ganesh Nominated
    Best Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa Nominated
    Best Artwork D. R. K. Kiran Nominated
    Best Playback Singer – Female Jonita Gandhi ("Arabic Kuthu") Nominated

    Sequel

    Owing to the film's success, Nelson, in an interview, asserted the possibility of a sequel to the film. However, the project's possibility of taking off was recently questioned by media outlets after Vijay's political entry and decision to quit acting to focus on his political career.

    Remake

    In January 2022, several production companies were in talks to take the Hindi remake rights of the film. Later, Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment bought the rights for the Hindi remake.

    Notes

    1. While Moneycontrol reported that Beast was made on a budget of ₹130 crore, India Today stated that the film cost its makers ₹150 crore to produce.
    2. ^ According to Moneycontrol, Beast grossed ₹217 crore worldwide. India Today reported that the film earned ₹227 crore in its lifetime. Pinkvilla stated that the film made ₹236.90 crore. The Indian Express reported that the film grossed ₹240 crore worldwide. The Times of India and Puthiya Thalaimurai stated that Beast grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide.
    3. Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
    4. Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

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