In 2017, Atlee directed Vijay for the second time in 'Mersal'. Vijay played a triple role alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, Nithya Menen, S.J. Surya, Vadivelu, and Sathyaraj.

Shah Rukh Khan bagged his first-ever National Award for Jawan as the winners were announced on August 1. The film industry ...