On 26 September 2021, Vijay's 66th movie as lead actor become introduced with the running name Thalapathy 66. Directed through Vamshi Paidipally, it's far the primary Tamil movie produced through Dil Raju and Sirish beneathneath Sri Venkateswara Creations, and Paidipally's 2d Tamil movie after Thozha (2016). Paidipally stated the makers first of all supposed to announce the task early that year, however needed to put off their plans because of the second one wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Vijay become suggested to acquire a charge of ₹1.18 billion (US$15 million) for the movie. He become additionally suggested to be carrying appears because the movie could be set in one-of-a-kind time periods.
Paidipally wrote the tale and screenplay at the side of Hari and Ashishor Solomon. Raju Murugan become signed because the speak author however he opted out of the task because of different movie commitments. Murugan become changed through Vivek for added screenplay and dialogues. Cinematographer Karthik Palani, editor Praveen K. L. and manufacturing designers Sunil Babu and Vaishnavi Reddy, had been a part of the movie's technical crew. Dil Raju defined the movie as "family-centric" like maximum of Vijay's movies from the 1990s. While numerous reviews predicted the movie to be a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, the makers clarified that the movie could be shot best in Tamil. The name Varisu become introduced on 21 June 2022, the eve of Vijay's forty eighth birthday.
Varisu, released the week of Pongal on January 11, 2023, collided with Tunivu. The film is said to have Telugu (titled Vaarasudu) and Hindi dubbed versions. The Telugu version release was initially in danger of being delayed earlier than the Tamil version. This is because the Telugu Filmmakers Council has urged cinema owners to prioritize only first-hand Telugu films released in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the week. Publication of Sankranti Festival. Nandamuri Balakrishna's Veera Simha Reddy and Chiranjeevi's Waltair Veerayya were scheduled to perform at his festival on January 12 and 13, 2023 respectively. Nevertheless, the Tamil Nadu Filmmakers Association announced that the Telugu version will be released as planned after consultation with the Telugu Filmmakers Council. However, the Telugu version was later postponed to 14 January 2023 as Raju chose to release his Veera Simha Reddy and his Waltair Veerayya first.
M Suganth of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 and said, "Vijay is in great shape, cracks one-liners to make us smile, and is self-centered." Throws a nice punch and shows seriousness in a sentimental moment." Prem Udayabhanu of Onmanorama described Varisu as "a throwback to the Formula era - a mix of traditional family values, lost heirs and fortunes awaiting business legacies".India Today gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Although the film is reminiscent of Telugu films, Vijay keeps us hooked with its comedy and action". increase.
