NOT Anushka Shetty but Kajal Aggarwal roped in for Thala Ajith's 57 film?

Reportedly, the crew will be heading for a month-long schedule to eastern European countries to begin shooting once the entire cast is finalised.

By Karthika Raveendran
Published: July 11, 2016 6:00 PM IST

After being paired opposite Dhanush, Karthi, Vijay, is she all set to star opposite the Vedhalam star?

As we all know, Ajith's third venture with Siruthai Siva is going on floors as they had organised a pooja a few days ago to begin the project. After Vedhalam and Veeram, this will be the next project with the director. Also Read - Dhanush-Aishwaryaa divorce: Former couple to not engage in courtroom fights or custody drama

The film shooting will reportedly take place abroad. In fact, the crew will be heading for a month-long schedule to eastern European countries to begin shooting once the entire cast is finalised. Ajith is reportedly playing an FBI agent in this untitled project. Also Read - Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Dhanush finally file for divorce more than a year after announcing separation

Earlier, Anushka Shetty was reported to be paired opposite the superstar but now the latest update says that Kajal Aggarwal might be the ‘chosen’ one. According to a report in a leading daily, “For now, Kajal is in talks for the film. The actress has almost been confirmed, though she is yet to sign the project. Several other actresses, Anushka, Ritika Singh and Tamannaah, had been approached earlier for the role. But now, it looks like Kajal has bagged it." If Kajal happens be finalized for this film, this will be her first movie opposite the star. We are all set to see Kajal-Ajith spin some magic, hoping both of them actually manage to come together! Also Read - Tamannaah Bhatia to Anushka Shetty: South Indian actresses who are ageing in reverse

#Thala57 Pooja Held Today. Pictures @ https://t.co/rzBzzZ6TJx | @ajithFC @ThalaFansClub @ThalaAjith_FC @MASSAJITH pic.twitter.com/Qqq66Mm2tq

— Thala57 (@Thala57_FC) July 6, 2016

This film marks the 57th film of Thala Ajith. Ever since the pooja was held to inaugurate the shoot, social media had been buzzing like crazy where fans and actors have been wishing the superstar on this new venture. Anirudh Ravichander will be composing the music for this film. Anthony L Ruben will be editing the film.

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ByKarthika Raveendran
Published: July 11, 2016 6:00 PM IST