Makuta confirmed as primary VFX studio for Vijay 58?

Reports say renowned visual effects and animation company, Makuta VFX has been confirmed as the principal VFX studio for Vijay’s untitled film with Chimbudevan. Touted to be a lavish fantasy entertainer, sources say the film’s budget is around 90 – 100 crores. Makuta VFX is known for their national award-winning works in SS Rajamouli’s Naan Ee and Magadheera. The fully immersive CG sequence in Shankar’s Endhiran was also done by them. Makuta VFX is also the principal visual effects studio for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming magnum-opus Baahubali/Mahabali.

But, when our source contacted the Makuta team, they denied being roped in as the primary VFX studio for the film. However, they confirmed that they are offering technical expertise for the project. Produced by Vijay’s long-standing associate PT Selvakumar and SKT Studios, the film has a stellar cast in Sudeep, Sridevi Boney Kapoor, Hansika Motwani and Shruti Haaasan. Chimbudevan has also assembled a skilled technical crew with art director Muthuraj, editor Sreekar Prasad and cinematographer Natty. Devi Sri Prasad composes music. The shooting for the film is likely to commence next month.