CHENNAI: If sources in the industry are to be believed, the makers of director Vetrimaaran's much-awaited film 'Arasan', featuring actor Simbu in the lead, are considering casting actress Samantha or Keerthy Suresh as the female lead in the film.
IANS has learnt from reliable sources that the unit is currently in talks with actress Samantha for the role.
It may be recalled that it was only on Tuesday that the makers announced the title of the film as 'Arasan'.
Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, whose V Creations is producing the film, took to his X timeline to make the announcement.
He wrote in Tamil, "Aalapirandha Arasan, Vetriyudan Silambarasan. #VetriMaaran @SilambarasanTR_ #STR49 #SilambarasanTR #VCreations47 #ARASAN. (The king who was born to rule! Victorious Silambarasan!)."