Contemporary actress Sobhita Dhulipala has landed a key role in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film 'Ponniyin Selvan'. While the actress shared the first look of the film poster on her Instagram, she is yet to officially reveal if she's on board. However, sources in the know have confirmed that she has been signed. Last seen in Geethu Mohandas' 'Moothon', the upcoming will be Sobhita's maiden collaboration with Mani Ratnam.
Reportedly being made on a lavish budget, the first look poster of the movie was unveiled in January. It features a sword with a golden hilt and bears the emblem of the Chola kingdom along with the words 'Beginning of the Golden Era'. The movie will feature Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in dual roles. The actress has already confirmed her involvement with the highly anticipated project.
Music for the movie will be rendered by AR Rahman, Ravi Varman will handle cinematography, Sreekar Prasad for editing, and writer Jeyamohan will be in charge of dialogues. The film is jointly produced by Mani Ratnam and Lyca Productions. 'Ponniyin Selvan' went on floors in Thailand last December where the first schedule was filmed for over 90 days. The cast includes Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Vikram Prabhu, Amitabh Bachchan, Mohan Babu, and Aishwarya Rai so far.
