Ashika Ranganath is debuting in Tamil with this Sarkunam directorial; Nayan likely to do a film with Madhavan-Siddharth.
Published Nov 10, 2022 | 6:46 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 10, 2022 | 6:46 PM
The first look poster of Atharvaa and Ashika starrer 'Pattathu Arasan'. (LycaProductions/Twitter)
The first look of Kannada actor Ashika Ranganath’s Tamil debut opposite Atharvaa was unveiled on Thursday, 10 November.
Titled Pattathu Arasan, the film is directed by Sarkunam and produced by Lyca Productions.
In Pattathu Arasan, she is essaying the role of a Kabbadi player. It also features Rajkiran and Raadhika Sarathkumar in key roles.
Gibran is the music director and Loganathan is the cinematographer.
Ashika is currently doing O2 in Kannada. The film is being made under the banner of Puneeth Rajkumar Productions.
She is also making her debut in Tollywood. However, the details of the project are under wraps.
‘Pattathu Arasan’ marks Tamil debut for Ashika Ranganath. (AshikaRanganath/Twitter)
Director Sarkunam began the film’s shooting without any publicity or fanfare. At present, the unit is busy with post-production.
Sarkunam is teaming up with Atharvaa for the second time after Chandi Veeran (2015), which was a modest hit at the box office.
His Vaagai Sooda Vaa won the National Award for best Tamil film in 2011. Its lead actors Vimal and Iniya, and antagonist Ponvannan bagged the Tamil Nadu State award.
Sources said that Pattathu Arasan was initially named Manjapai 2.
We are extremely happy to unveil ✨ the Title & First Look of #PattathuArasan 👑
Starring @Atharvaamurali #Rajkiran @AshikaRanganath @realradikaa ✨
Directed by @SarkunamDir 🎬
Music by @GhibranOfficial 🎶
DOP #Loganathan 🎥
Editor @editor_raja ✂️@gkmtamilkumaran #Subaskaran pic.twitter.com/afLQ6osQ7C— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) November 10, 2022
Nayanthara is reportedly doing a film with Madhavan and Siddharth. If it materialises, it would be her first movie after her marriage with Vignesh Shivan.
An announcement in this regard is expected on 28 November, Nayanthara’s birthday.
Nayanthara is likely to do a film with Madhavan-Siddharth. (NayantharaU/Twitter)
Kollywood’s top producer-distributor S Sashikanth of YNOT Studios is turning director with this project.
Sashikanth produced several hit films, including Sudha Kongara’s Irudhi Suttru (2016) with Madhavan (which was later remade in three languages), Pushkar- Gayathri’s Vikram Vedha (remade in Hindi with Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan), Mandela (won National Award for best debut direction and best dialogues), and Shubh Mangal Saavadhan in Hindi with Ayushmann Khurrana.
Meanwhile, sources close to Nayanthara revealed that the actor will host her 38th birthday bash on 28 November.
Usually, Nayan-Shivan celebrate their birthdays abroad. But this time, guests attending the party will get to see their twin babies.
Soon after the party, the actor is expected to visit Rajasthan for a 20-day shoot with Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan.
