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Aadhi, who delivered some great performances in films like Mirugam, Eeram and Aravaan is currently shooting at Chinchinada village, along the banks of the river Godaveri for Maranthen Mannithen, an upcoming bilingual film produced by Lakshmi Manchu.

The Telugu version of bilingual directed by Kumar Nagendra is titled 'Gundello Godari' and films cast features its producer Lakshmi Manchu as the lead protagonist for the first time with Taapsee Pannu, Sundeep Kishan, Suja Varunee and Mumaith Khan forming the rest of the cast.

While the shooting for the film was progressing with 250 technicians at hand and around 20 cameras been set up at a fishing village set erected across 21 acres of land, Aadhi and Lakshmi, the leading actors of the film met with a life threatening accident getting swept away by the force of the water for nearly 400 feet before the local fishermen could rescue them..

It was reported that the accident occured Some time after midnight when the crew was prepared to release water from the reservoir for a flood scene that was crucial to the movie.

The actors soon recovered from the accident once they were given medical attention.

Kochadaiyaan, Soundarya Rajinikanth’s mega budget film has been the talk of the town since its initiation. Beginning with the long line of prominent actors in its cast followed by the rift between the two sisters Soundarya and Aishwarya over release dates, Rajinikanth’s health and finally now the poster.

The poster shows Rajinikanth portraying one of Lord Shiva’s poses. He sports long hair and a beard along with accessories on his hair, neck and leg. While the physique looks like the work of a ‘mouse’ we are sure Rajini’s fans will be over-thrilled to see the actor in the new avatar.

In the film however, Rajini plays an eighth century Pandya king who is known for his legendary valour. Soundarya released the first look of the film on Twitter. The music of the film is by A.R Rahman while K.S Ravikumar will wield the megaphone.

Rajinikanth alongside an ensemble cast including R.Sarathkumar, Katrina Kaif, Sneha, Aadhi, Shobana, Nasser and Jackie Shroff will be featured in Kochaidaiyaan, the first of its kind in Tamil cinema in terms of using motion capture technology. With cinematography handled by Rajiv Menon and background score and soundtrack .composed by Maestro A.R Rahman, the film is being directed by Soundarya Rajnikanth under K.S. Ravikumar's supervision who has penned the screenplay and dialogues.

While we eagerly wait for the film to hit the screens, tell us what you think about the poster.

Soundarya Rajini has said that it is true that the work on Kochadaiyaan has begun but the reports that the shooting has commenced is false.

The newbie director says that it is a pleasure to work with her dad and the work has started already. She made it clear that the shooting of Kochadaiyaan has not yet begun as some groundwork needs to be completed before beginning the first schedule.

The star cast in Kochadaiyaan includes Rajinikanth, Katrina Kaif, Sarath Kumar, Prithviraj, Aadhi, Sneha and Nasser. The music of the film would be by Oscar winner A.R Rahman and KS Ravi Kumar is penning the story, screenplay and dialogues for Kochadaiyaan.

Shweta Menon who was last seen in Naan Avan Illai 2 will be returning to Tamil screens with Aravaan directed by Vasanthabalan.

Shweta will be starring alongside Aadhi, Pasupathi, Kabir Bedi, Bharath, Dhansika, and Anjali.

The actress who got hitched earlier this year is upbeat about her role.

Shweta plays a prostitute in the film but clarifies that there will be no sleaziness involved as the director has shot everything in an aesthetic manner.

The audio and trailer launch of Aravaan took place at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium in Chennai. The audio was released by Oscar winner A R Rahman and director Mani Ratnam.

Speaking at the event, A R Rahman said that the songs showcased in the function had created an urge in him to concentrate in Tamil films. The film’s debut music director, singer Karthik had a special word of praise for A R Rahman for making it to the function.

Mani Ratnam said that one of the wonderful film industries in India is Kollywood as it is replete with talents in all departments of filmmaking.

Aravaan’s director Vasanthabalan thanked all those who attended the function and narrated the efforts put in for making this period flick.

Earlier, Amma Creations T Siva welcomed the gathering and praised Aadhi, Pasupathy, Bharath, Dhansika and Archana Kavi for their performances.

Anjali has a supporting role in Vasantha Balan's film Aravaan. She will be playing Bharath's love interest in the film.

Aadhi is the lead actor and Dhansika is his heroine.

Kabir Bedi, Pasupathy, Sweta Menon are the other actors who will be rounding out this stellar cast.

The Angadi Theru actress has come in for a lot of praise for her performance in Engeyum Eppothum with Jai.

Anjali was also seen in the blockbuster, Mankatha.