[1] In August 2016, Vishal decided to fund and act in a venture directed by P. S. Mithran, and subsequently signed on actress Samantha to play the leading female role in the film.
[2][3][4] The team signed Arjun to play the antagonist in October 2016, with the actor accepting terms without hearing the film's entire script.
Subsequently, music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer George C. Williams and editor Ruben were added to the project.
The film, titled Irumbu Thirai, was released on 11 May 2018, to positive reviews from critics, for its story, screenplay, background score and performances (particularly those of Vishal and Arjun).
As of Hero, music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematographer George C. Williams, and editor Ruben are his regular collaborators.