Chennai: The first single 'Aalaporan Tamizhan' from Tamil actioner Mersal, which has music by A.R. Rahman, will be released on Thursday, its makers announced on Wednesday.
In an official poster, the makers confirmed the release of the single.
The film's audio launch is scheduled to take place here on August 20.
Directed by Atlee and starring Vijay in the lead, Mersal marks their second collaboration after last year's blockbuster Theri.
Vijay plays a triple role in the film, which is bankrolled by Sri Thenandal Studios.
The three roles feature him as a panchayat head, a doctor and a magician.
The film also stars Nithya Menen, SJ Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Mersal, which will have simultaneous dubbed Telugu release, is set to hit the screens this Diwali.
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