Director AL Vijay to craft biopic on chess grandmaster and five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand

By Sandy Verma On Oct 31, 2024

The anticipation for the upcoming film, which will explore the life of five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand, is already growing! Some exclusive information on the forthcoming biopic has finally come to light, as per a Pinkvilla report. The film will be directed by renowned filmmaker AL Vijay and will star a well-known South Indian actor in the lead role, according to a source cited by the news agency.

The source stated as quoted by Pinkvilla, “Highly anticipated story based on the life of Indian Pride and Global Icon World Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand. Thalavi fame A L Vijay to direct this big-scale film. A top actor from the South to play the title role, expecting an official announcement soon.”

The source added, “Much appreciated Binny and Family writer and director Sanjay Tripathy written this & to produce it creatively, film to be produced by Mahaveer Jain and Aashish Singh.”

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One of the best quick chess players of his time is Viswanathan Anand, affectionately referred to as Vishy by both colleagues and admirers has been ruling the chess field both as a prodigy and guide.

Fans are anticipating hugely on the upcoming project.

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