Actor Sivakarthikeyan is reportedly reaching a new career milestone with his upcoming film ‘Seyon.’ This update comes closely on the heels of the massive success of ‘Amaran.’ Reports suggest the actor has secured a record-breaking remuneration that pegs him among Kollywood’s top-tier stars.
Sivakarthikeyan’s record-breaking salary for ‘Seyon’
According to a report by Sacnilk, Sivakarthikeyan is charging a whopping Rs. 60 crore for ‘Seyon.’ This marks a significant jump from his previous paycheck for ‘Amaran,’ estimated to be between Rs. 30 crore and Rs. 40 crore. While official confirmation from the makers at Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) is still pending, the buzz suggests that the actor’s back-to-back box office hits have exponentially increased his market value.
Sivakumar Murugesan leads ‘Seyon’
The film will be helmed by emerging director Sivakumar Murugesan, who recently delivered the well-received Thaai Kizhavi, released on February 27. The film starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar is performing strongly at the box office. This prior collaboration between the actor and director has raised expectations for Seyon.
Production timeline for ‘Seyon’
Production for Seyon is set to begin in April 2026. Reports suggest the makers are targeting an 80-day total shoot. Of this, Sivakarthikeyan has reportedly committed 65 days. The genre is described as a “pakka rural entertainer” featuring action, situational comedy, romance, and heavy emotional beats.
First glimpse creates frenzy, sparks Virumaandi comparisons
The first glimpse of ‘Seyon’ released on Sivakarthikeyan’s birthday, immediately lit up social media. The three-minute cut takes place during the Karumathur Virumaandi temple’s Maasi Kalari festival. The celebration is intense as crowds fill the streets. The scene shifts when chaos breaks out outside a police station. Officers inside argue about the culprit. One asks if it was an atheist. Another wonders if it was someone “channelling God.” Sivakarthikeyan then appears carrying a staff and a torch. The background track hails him as the “fierce Virumaandi.” An elderly woman screams, “The OG is back!”Fans instantly connected the visuals to Kamal Haasan’s cult classic Virumaandi. One user wrote, “Virumaandi watch reference in Seyon.” Another fan reacted with excitement: “Virumaandi watch reference in #Seyon! Nah dude, don’t even make us imagine like that. Seriously. Just picture the theatre vibe if #KamalHaasan aka Aandavar walks into Seyon with that OG Virumaandi moustache swag… Theatre wouldn’t erupt. It would DETONATE. #HBDSK.”DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
