Arya to play a major role in Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2

The much-hyped Kamal Haasan starrer ‘Indian 2’ was launched recently. Directed by Shankar, the movie is the sequel to the duo’s classic hit, ‘Indian’. The sequel has Kamal reprising his role of Senapathi, a freedom fighter-turned-vigilante. Ever since the movie was announced there have been speculations about the cast. Names like Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Simbu, Dulquer Salmaan and Abishek Bachchan surfaced online.

From trustworthy sources we now hear that the makers of ‘Indian 2’ have roped in Arya. Recently, the actor had posted a work out video of his and he looked heavily built. It is said that the Arya is getting his physique ready before the start of shoot. An official confirmation in this regard is still awaited. Besides ‘Indian 2’, Arya is playing a prominent role in ‘Kaappaan’ alongside Suriya and Mohanlal.

‘Indian 2’ has Kajal Agarwal as the female lead. Veteran Malayali actor Nedumudi Venu will also be reprising his investigating officer’s role from the first part. Delhi Ganesh is also part of the cast. The movie is scripted by Shankar and dialogues in the movie are penned by Jeyamohan, Kabilan Vairmuthu and Lakshmi Saravanakumar. Others in the technical crew include music director Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer Ravi Varman, editor Sreekar Prasad and production designer Muthuraj.

Lyca Productions is producing this big budget movie. Shoot will be commencing once Kamal joins the team. The actor is currently on a state wide actor ahead of the assembly elections.