Suriya to produce Karthi’s next with this National award winning director

Karthi is currently awaiting the release of his realistic cop action flick Theeran Adhigaram Ondru, directed by Sathuranga Vettai fame Vinoth. The movie based on some real life crime incidents is slated to hit screens on November 17. Meanwhile, the actor’s next film with director Pandiraj went on floors today in Chennai. Karthi’s brother actor Suriya is funding this film under his banner 2D Entertainment.

Suirya, Karthi, their father actor Siva Kumar and the whole team of the movie was present for the customary pooja ceremony. Director Pandiraj is well known for his films like Pasanga, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga and Kathakali. His debut film Pasanga won him a couple of National awards. He has worked with Suriya previously in Pasanga 2 in which the star played an extended cameo.

Karthi’s upcoming movie with Pandiraj stars Sayyeshaa as one of the female leads. Grand daughter of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, Sayyeshaa made an impressive debut in Tamil with Vanamagan opposite Jayam Ravi. She is also playing the female lead in Vijay Sethupathi’s forthcoming film Junga. Apart from Sayyeshaa, Karthi’s film also has another female lead. Meyadha Maan fame Priya Bhavani Shankar and Premam girl Anupama Parameswaran are some of the names that are doing the rounds. An official word is still awaited.

This yet-to-be-titled film is said to be a complete family entertainer. Yesteryear actress Bhanupriya, Sathyaraj, Soori and Ponnvannan are also part of the supporting cast. Reportedly, Suriya was mighty impressed with Pandiraj’s narration that he agreed to produce the movie immediately. D Imman has been brought on board to handle the music department.

Title along with other cast and crew details are expected to be made official soon.