Director Vetrimaaran’s gangster action drama ‘Arasan,’ set in the ‘Vada Chennai Universe,’ stars Simbu with Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist. Producer Thanu confirmed Dhanush won’t appear due to the story’s parallel timeline. Andre Jeremiah plays a key role, the female lead remains unannounced, and the film releases in Telugu as ‘Saamrajyam.’