CHENNAI: Thenandal Studios Limited has confirmed signing actress Disha Patani, one of the lead heroines in Sushant Singh Rajput’s hit biopic drama ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’, to play the lead role in fantasy-epic ‘Sangamithra.’
Set in the 8th century AD, the Rs 400 crore movie, is a tale of the trials and tribulations of Sangamithra and her journey to save her kingdom.
“We are delighted to have Disha Patani play the titular role. ‘Sangamithra’ is our dream project. It’s a larger-than- life period film with great technicians. Currently, the pre- production work on the film is going on in full swing. We expect to go on the floors from December,” Hema Rukmani told PTI.
We introduce @DishPatani as our beautiful princess #Sangamitra. shoot to start soon @Hemarukmani1 @actor_jayamravi @arya_offl @aditi1231
— khushbusundar (@khushsundar) October 21, 2017
Though reports stated that Disha was likely to be cast in the titular role, it is only now that confirmation about has come in.
Also starring top Tamil actors Arya and Jayam Ravi in pivotal roles, ‘Sangamithra’ will be directed by filmmaker Sundar C.
Thenandal Studios Limited, who were until now busy with the release of their 100th production, Vijay-starrer’ Mersal’, are currently caught up in a huge political controversy with BJP leaders in
Disha took to Twitter to share her excitement about joining the project.
Really very excited for #Sangamitra Can’t wait to start shooting for this wonderful film… https://t.co/bUGDAbmeep
— Disha Patani (@DishPatani) October 21, 2017
A R Rahman will compose the music for the project, which was launched at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.
Actor Shruti Haasan was initially cast to play the lead in the film, but she opted out of the project soon after the Cannes Film Festival announcement.
Source: The New Indian Express