Pictures: Manobala celebrates birthday with Vijay and Vijay

It was a memorable birthday for senior actor Manobala as he had a wonderful time with the film unit of Ilayathalapathy Vijay's forthcoming film. He celebrated his 59th birthday with the cast and crew of AL Vijay directorial Tamil movie.

Sources say, "The film unit knew Manobala's birthday in advance and they decided to make it a special day for the senior actor in Mumbai where the team is busy filming the upcoming film. They surprised him by making him cut the cake, which moved Manobala. The entire team wished him and actor Vijay greeted him with a flower bouquet."

The source further adds, "Manobala thanked the team especially director AL Vijay for making the necessary arrangements. However, the shooting was immediately started after the celebration."

Follow the slide to see the pictures of the Manobala's birthday in Mumbai...

Vijay And Vijay's Untitled Flick

The forthcoming movie was reportedly christened as Thanga Magan. However, nothing has been confirmed by the film bosses.

Vijay And Vijay's Untitled Flick

For the first time, director AL Vijay is working with Ilayathalapathy Vijay. Amala Paul plays the female lead in the movie.

Vijay And Vijay's Untitled Flick

The film is produced by Chandra Prakash Jain and it also features Sathyaraj, Rajiv Pillai, Nassar and Santhanam in the cast.

Vijay And Vijay's Untitled Flick

GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music and Nirav Shah is the cinematographer of the Tamil movie.

Vijay And Vijay's Untitled Flick

The forthcoming movie is expected to hit the screens in mid 2013.