Vijay's Velayudham budget crosses 40 cr

The budget of Vijay's forthcoming movie Velayudham is increasing with every stage of its filming. The movie, which was planned with Rs. 35 crore, has already crossed the limit and has reached close to Rs. 41 crore.

Sources say that Jayam Ravi directorial Velayudham has surpassed the planned budget and is expected to reach around Rs.46-48 crore, which means the movie will be the biggest ever film of Vijay till date. The graphic works, which are in progress, will also being made in world-class standards, claim sources.

It further adds that the makers of the film have not compromised on aspect of the film. For the title song of Velayudham, producer Aascar Ravichandran spent Rs.1.25 crores. The high-action festival kutthu number was shot with 6,000 folk and junior artistes and dancers at Thirumurty Dam near Udumalpet.

Hollywood stunt director Tom Delmar choreographed action sequences of Velayudham have cost more than 10 crores and the makers of the film have shelled out Rs. 2 crore for the climax scene alone. However, the movie featuring Vijay, Genelia D'Souza and Hansika Motwani is expected to release in August.