Bollywood beauty Disha Patani to replace Shruthi Haasan in Sangamithra
Director Sundar C’s magnum opus Sangamithra has been in the news ever since the project was announced. The movie’s massive scale, it’s high profile launch in Cannes and Shruthi Haasan opting out were all in the headlines.
Sangamithra, written and directed by Sundar C is a period film which is estimated to be made on a whopping budget of Rs 250 crores. Famous production house Sri Thenandal Films is producing this movie. Jayam Ravi and Arya will be playing the male protagonists. Shruthi Hassan was supposed to play the titular role of a princess but she walked out at the last moment citing her displeasure with the makers for not providing her the full bound script.
Ever since then, names of several leading actresses like Hansika, Nayanthara etc have been doing the rounds but now it finally seems like the makers have zeroed in on who to replace Shruthi Haasan. As per latest reports, the hot and happening Bollywood actress Disha Patani has been brought on board for playing Sangamithra.
Disha Patani shot to fame with MS Dhoni: The Untold Story in which she played one of the female leads. The actress was so popular that she was named the nation’s offical crush last year.
Sangamithra is a period drama set in the 8th century AD. Jayam Ravi and Arya have been undergoing rigorous training in horse riding, physical combat and other weapon-based martial arts training. Disha Patani is also expected to undegro similar training for the movie. An official announcement about her casting will be made very soon.
Oscar Award winner AR Rahman will be handling the music department and Sabu Cyril has been roped in as the production designer. The movie will go on floors in December, this year.
