The upcoming movie of Jyotika to be directed by R Saravanan
Kollywood actress Jyotika has joined hands with actors Sasikumar and Samuthirakani for a yet-untitled Tamil rural drama which was officially launched on Friday. To be directed by R. Saravanan, the film will see Jyotika share screen space with Sasikumar and Samuthirakani for the first time.
Jyotika has already had two releases so far this year, Raatchasi and Jackpot.
Raatchasi is written and directed by Sy. Gowthamraj and produced by S. R. Prakashbabu and S. R. Prabhu under the banner of Dream Warrior Pictures.
Jackpot is written and directed by Kalyaan. The film had Revathi alongside Jyothika in the lead role.
The upcoming film will have music by D. Imman, was launched in the presence of actor Suriya, who will be bankrolling the project under his home banner 2D Entertainment. The regular shooting will commence from December and the film will be predominantly shot in Pudhukottai and Tanjore.
Jyotika currently awaits the release of her films Thambi and Pon Magal Vandhal. While the former is a family-based thriller and has been directed by Jeethu Joseph, the latter has been helmed by debutant JJ Frederick. Thambi marks the maiden on-screen collaboration of Jyotika and her brother-in-law Karthi. In the film, both will be seen playing siblings.
“Thrilled to share screen space with Anni (sis-in-law) for the first time. Looking forward to work with Jeethu Joseph sir. Sathyaraj sir brings more strength to us. With all your blessings shoot begins today,” Karthi had tweeted when the project went on the floors.
The film, which is gearing up for release on December 20, has music by Govind Vasantha while RD Rajasekar has cranked the camera. Thambi, which will be Jeethu Joseph’s second Tamil directorial outing, will be dubbed and released in Telugu and it has been titled Donga.
Jyotika is also believed to be part of Mani Ratnam’s film adaptation of Tamil epic novel, Ponniyin Selvan. She was also a part of Ratnam’s last directorial outing, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.
