First single from Mersal to be release on Thursday

Chennai Aug 9 (IANS) The first single "Aalaporan Tamizhan" from Tamil actioner "Mersal" which has music by A.R. Rahman will be released on Thursday its makers announced on Wednesday.

In an official poster the makers confirmed the release of the single.

The film s audio launch is scheduled to take place here on August 20.

Directed by Atlee and starring Vijay in the lead "Mersal" marks their second collaboration after last year s blockbuster "Theri".

Vijay plays a triple role in the film which is bankrolled by Sri Thenandal Studios.

The three roles feature him as a panchayat head a doctor and a magician.

The film also stars Nithya Menen SJ Suryah Kajal Aggarwal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

"Mersal" which will have simultaneous dubbed Telugu release is set to hit the screens this Diwali.

--IANS
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