Sivakarthikeyan and director Venkat Prabhu's much-discussed sci-fi project, popularly referred to as SKxVP, has officially been shelved. After months of uncertainty surrounding the film's progress, Venkat Prabhu has now confirmed that the project could not take off due to various reasons.
The filmmaker's clarification comes after recent comments by his father, veteran musician Gangai Amaran, led to speculation about delays and scheduling issues surrounding the project. Venkat Prabhu has now asked people to put the speculation to rest while making it clear that there is no fallout between him and Sivakarthikeyan.
Venkat Prabhu Confirms SKxVP Has Been Shelved
Venkat Prabhu addressed the status of the film through a social media post, describing Sivakarthikeyan as a dear friend and brother. He explained that the project could not take off for various reasons and stressed that there were “no hard feelings”. The director also said that he generally keeps professional matters private and does not discuss the details of his projects extensively.
His statement came after Gangai Amaran spoke about an unnamed actor allegedly causing delays to his son's project by not making dates available, which led to Sivakarthikeyan being linked to the comments online. Venkat Prabhu did not blame the actor and instead directly clarified that the project had simply failed to materialise.
Sivakarthikeyan Responds To Venkat Prabhu
Sivakarthikeyan responded warmly to the director's clarification, saying that they are always family. He also reiterated his admiration for Venkat Prabhu and expressed his desire to collaborate with him in the future. The actor's response further indicated that the shelving of the film has not ended their professional relationship.
Venkat Prabhu similarly said he would love to work with Sivakarthikeyan again if the right script comes along at the right time. The exchange has shifted attention away from speculation surrounding the project's delay and towards the possibility of another collaboration between the actor and filmmaker in the future.
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SKxVP Was Planned As A Sci-Fi Time-Travel Film
The proposed movie had been discussed as an ambitious science-fiction project involving time-travel elements. Sivakarthikeyan and Venkat Prabhu were expected to come together for the first time in a full-length actor-director collaboration. The project had generated interest because of Venkat Prabhu's experience with high-concept commercial entertainers and Sivakarthikeyan's growing film lineup.
However, despite the anticipation surrounding the collaboration, the movie remained in development without entering full production. With Venkat Prabhu now confirming that the project could not take off, the planned sci-fi film will not proceed in its previously discussed form.
What's Next For Sivakarthikeyan And Venkat Prabhu?
Sivakarthikeyan is currently moving forward with Seyon, directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran's Raaj Kamal Films International in association with Turmeric Media. The action drama is slated for release in 2027 and stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead, with Raj B Shetty in a key role.
The actor has also officially launched another project, tentatively titled SK27, which will be directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan. Meanwhile, Venkat Prabhu has indicated that he is busy with his next project. While SKxVP is now off the table, his statement leaves open the possibility of him and Sivakarthikeyan joining forces for a different film in the future.
Final Take
Sivakarthikeyan and Venkat Prabhu's proposed sci-fi film SKxVP has officially been shelved after failing to take off. Venkat Prabhu has stressed that there are no hard feelings between the two, while Sivakarthikeyan has also expressed his wish to collaborate with the filmmaker again.
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