Here's why director Nelson collaborated with Vijay for 'Thalapathy 65'

Director Nelson Dhilipkumar is now waiting for the release of his second directorial 'Doctor' starring Sivakarthikeyan, and the film is set to release on May 14, on the account of Ramadan. Nelson Dhilipkumar bagged the huge opportunity of directing Vijay in his third film, and the film has started rolling from yesterday. Pictures from their muhurat ceremony surfaced all over the social media and the movie name was trending at number position. Similarly, Nelson's latest tweet has also caught major eyeballs. Vijay has been joining hands with young directors in recent times and delivering successful films. But it was a surprise for many how Nelson Dhilipkumar opted for 'Thalapathy 65' since several big names were expected to direct Vijay. The reason is, Anirudh Ravichander, who worked with both the stars, drove the actor to connect with the director. After beginning the shoot for 'Thalapathy 65', Nelson Dhilipkumar thanked Anirudh Ravichander and revealed that he is one of the reasons why he collaborated with Vijay for the mass movie.