The
inclusion
of
veteran
film-maker
Mahendran
in
Ilayathalapathy
Vijay's
upcoming
film
Theri,
raised
a
few
eyebrows
as
the
Mullum
Malarum
director
hadn't
appeared
in
movies
before.
But,
sources
close
to
the
much
awaited
film
have
said
that
the
76-year-old
has
delivered
a
powerful
performance
in
the
movie
and
that
his
role
in
the
Atlee
directorial
is
vital.
It
is
said
that
Mahendran
will
essay
the
role
of
a
corrupt
Minister
in
the
film.
Going
by
the
trailer,
it
looks
like
he
will
play
the
main
antagonist
and
his
clash
with
Vijay
may
turn
out
to
be
the
most
important
aspect
of
Theri.
Meanwhile,
the
film,
which
has
been
bankrolled
by
Kalaipuli
S
Thanu,
is
doing
just
fine
when
it
comes
to
the
pre-release
business.
We
had
earlier
informed
you
about
distributors
lapping
up
the
overseas
theatrical
rights
of
the
movie.
Now,
it
is
said
that
director
Ameer
has
acquired
the
rights
for
Madurai
region.
In
Kerala,
Friday
Film
House
and
Carnival
Motion
Pictures
have
bought
the
theatrical
rights
of
the
film
for
an
undisclosed
price.