On Tuesday it was announced that A R Murugadoss’ upcoming film Darbar will feature actor Nayanthara. The announcement was made by Lyca Productions - the entertainment company backing the Rajinikanth-starrer.
“ #Nayanthara joins the sets of thalaivar's #Darbar today”, Tweeted the company’s official handle.
Darbar is Rajinikanth’s maiden collaboration with veteran filmmaker AR Murugadoss. The first look of the film was released recently. A very fun poster featuring Rajinikanth, Rajinikanth will essay the role of a cop in the film. In the poster, he wears a mischievous and sly smile. The film marks Rajinikanth's return to playing a police officer after 25 years. He was last seen playing a police officer on-screen in the 1992 Tamil film Pandian. His other police officer role includes Alex Pandian from Moondru Mugam, which released in 1982.
Nayanthara is currently shooting for Darbar in Mumbai. Actor Prateik Babbar too has been roped in for the film. He will be playing the antagonist’s role in the film.
(With inputs from IANS)
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