Manu Anand

Actor Arya, who plays one of the leads in director Manu Anand's eagerly awaited spy thriller Mr X, has now disclosed how he had to go to extraordinary lengths to do a pivotal underwater sequence in the film.

As the countdown to April 17 begins, the Tamil spy thriller 'Mr X' featuring Arya and Manju Warrier is creating quite the stir online. Early preview audiences are raving about its fast-paced storytelling and electrifying action scenes. With director Manu Anand asserting that viewers won't leave the theatre disappointed, the film's impressive cast is also making waves in early discussions.

Manju Warrier is set to break the mold in the exhilarating spy thriller 'Mr X', expressing her exuberance for taking on a powerful role that goes beyond the norm. Despite her early reservations, she was ultimately persuaded by Manu Anand's compelling directorial approach.

The spy action thriller 'Mr. X', starring Arya and Manju Warrier, opened to a modest Rs 65 lakhs India net on its first day. The film released on April 17, 2026. Early reports indicate a total India gross of Rs 75 lakhs. The Tamil version contributed Rs 60 lakhs net, while the Telugu version added Rs 5 lakhs net.

Actor Arya described the challenging underwater stunt sequences for his upcoming film 'Mr. X.' Filmed in a 20-foot deep diving pool with water at 15-16 degrees Celsius, Arya held his breath for 30-40 seconds to avoid shivering while performing shirtless. These demanding scenes, requiring long underwater durations and special communication, were crucial for the film's realistic visuals.

Tamil spy thriller 'Mr. X,' starring Arya, is set for a theatrical release on April 17 after a two-year production. Director Manu Anand reveals the film draws inspiration from real-life Indian spy incidents spanning from 1960 to 2022, structured like the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' by connecting multiple incidents into one screenplay.

The trailer for Manu Anand's spy action thriller 'Mr. X,' starring Arya, has been released, showcasing a high-stakes mission with global implications. The film, featuring Gautham Karthik, R. Sarathkumar, and Manju Warrier, is set for an April 17 release, with fans anticipating a suspenseful plot filled with action and danger.

Actor Arya, currently promoting 'Mr X,' revealed his deep trust in directors like Bala and Pa. Ranjith, even agreeing to projects based on brief discussions. He confirmed 'Sarpatta 2' and a sports drama 'Vettuvam,' alongside a breezy rom-com. 'Mr X' is receiving positive reviews, marking an exciting phase for the versatile actor.

Prepare for 'Mr. X', an espionage thriller hitting Kerala screens on April 17th, featuring Tamil star Arya. Directed by Manu Anand, the film delves into five real-life national security threats averted by undercover operations. With a stellar cast including Manju Warrier and Sarathkumar, and shot across diverse Indian and international locales, 'Mr. X' promises intelligent action.

Director Manu Anand's eagerly awaited spy action thriller 'Mr X', featuring actors Arya, Gautham Karthik and Manju Warrier in the lead, will hit screens in April this year, its makers have now announced.

Ajith Kumar is set to team up with director Manu Anand for his upcoming movie. Anand, known for his unique filmmaking style, has expressed his long-held desire to work with the star. This collaboration is generating significant buzz in the film industry. Ajith is currently concluding his racing commitments before diving into this new cinematic venture.

Director Manu Anand has announced his new film starring Arya, Gautham Karthik, Manju Warrier, and Anagha, and the film kick started with a muhurat puja recently. Manu Anand interacts with ETimes in exclusive chat to share some interesting facts about the film.

The recent Tamil film ‘FIR’ which was a successful hit directed by debutant Manu Anand featured Vishnu Vishal, Manjima Mohan, Raiza Wilson and Gautham Vasudev Menon.

Manu Anand, who made an impressive debut with 'FIR' in 2022, is preparing to begin the work for his second directorial and the film will have Arya in the lead role with Gautham Karthik in an important role.

Vishnu Vishal's 'F.I.R', which has been ready to release for a long time, has finally got a release date, and the film is set to release in Tamil and Telugu this Friday, February 11. Manu Anand, the former associate of Gautham Menon, is making his directorial debut, and he has made a serious commercial film. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes the director has confirmed that Vishnu Vishal's 'F.I.R' has entered into the profit zone even before the release.

Manu Anand, who made an impressive directorial debut with 'FIR' starring Vishnu Vishal in the lead role, is directing the film. 'Mr. X' has the tag line that when the time comes "A Hero will rise and roar".

In a sudden development, Manu Anand, region president for India and South Asia at beverage and snacks company PepsiCo, has quit, in circumstances described by company insiders as less than amicable.

Director Manu Anand made his debut as a director with the film ‘FIR’. The movie was released on February 11 in theatres. The film features Vishnu Vishal, Manjima Mohan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Raiza Wilson. The movie has received positive reviews. Now, the director has shared a glimpse from the movie of the behind the scene actions.

Director Manu Ananda, who was an associate of Gautham Vasudev Menon made his debut with the film ‘FIR’ in November 2021. The movie emerged as a hit and it featured Vishnu Vishal, Manjima Mohan and Raiza Wilson.

The Mr X film shoot concludes with a joyous team celebration, emphasizing the collaborative spirit behind the project. Stay tuned for further updates on the release of this exciting film directed by Manu Anand, featuring Arya and Gautham Karthik in lead roles.

Vishnu Vishal is all set to deliver his next film 'FIR', which is directed by Manu Anand, and the film is scheduled to release on February 11th. Now, a video of Silambarasan crooning a song for the film is going viral on the internet. He has reportedly crooned for a promotional song, and the song is planned to be released soon. It will increase the buzz for the film for sure. It is worth mentioning that Silambarasan had earlier given a voice-over for Vishnu Vishal's 'Kathanayagan'.

The mystery thriller was directed by debutane Manu Anand, a former associate of Gautham Menon

Vishnu Vishal starrer, directed by debutant Manu Anand, ‘FIR’ got released in theatres on February 11. The movie is an action thriller and apart from Vishnu Vishal, the film features Gautham Vasudev Menon, Manjima Mohan, Reba Monica John and Raiza Wilson in important roles.

Arya's stunning transformation for 'Mr. X' has impressed fans. here is some unknown secrets about Arya's effort behind the stunning transformation.

Popular actress Manjima Mohan began her career in cinema as a child artist and then debuted as a lead actress in the Malayalam film 'Oru Vadakkan Selfie'.

Vishnu Vishal starrer 'F.I.R', which is directed by debutant Manu Anand, had been released in theaters on February 11, and the film occupied a good number of screens. Now, here is the latest report on the 'F.I.R' box office, Vishnu Vishal's thriller drama has grossed more than its budget within a week.

Actor Sarath Kumar, who is playing an important role in Arya & Gautham Karthik-starrer 'Mr X' directed by Manu Anand of 'FIR' fame, has joined the shooting of the film, which is happening at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon (GVM) has been roped in to play a key role in Vishnu Vishal’s action thriller FIR

Actress ANagha of 'Natpe Thunai' & 'Dikkiloona' fame has joined the cast of 'FIR' director Manu Anand's upcoming film.

Arya plays the lead role, while Gautham Kartik plays a vital role in the film.