Vidya Balan and Rajinikanth Vidya Balan and RajinikanthAs the pre-production work of superstar Rajinikanth and Pa Ranjith’s next is underway, the latest news is that Bollywood queen Vidya Balan is said to be the front-runner to star opposite Thaliavaar. It is also heard that the makers are in talks with Vidya about the dates for the film. This will also mark her debut into Kollywood in a lead role as well as the first time she will be starring with Rajinikanth. Dhanush said he was proud and honoured to bankroll a Rajinikanth film, which will begin post the completion of India’s biggest sci-fi movie, 2.0. Reports suggest that Dhanush had instantly liked Ranjith’s idea for another Rajinikanth film and decided to produce it.

Source: Indian Express February 21, 2017 08:15 UTC