DHANSIKA WAS RECENTLY SIGNED FOR THE PROJECT

"DHANSIKA WAS RECENTLY SIGNED FOR THE PROJECT. SHE'LL BE ESSAYING RAJINIKANTH'S DAUGHTER, WHILE RADHIKA APTE WILL BE SEEN AS HIS WIFE," A SOURCE FROM THE FILM'S UNIT REVEALED

"DHANSIKA WAS RECENTLY SIGNED FOR THE PROJECT. SHE'LL BE ESSAYING RAJINIKANTH'S DAUGHTER, WHILE RADHIKA APTE WILL BE SEEN AS HIS WIFE," A SOURCE FROM THE FILM'S UNIT REVEALED

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Tamil actress Dhansika, most popular for her work in films such as Aravaan and Paradesi, will be playing superstar Rajinikanth's daughter in his yet-untitled 159th film.

"Dhansika was recently signed for the project. She'll be essaying Rajinikanth's daughter, while Radhika Apte will be seen as his wife," a source from the film's unit told IANS. (Also Read: Radhika Apte Has 'Powerful' Role Opposite Rajinikanth)

Directed by Pa Ranjith, regular shooting of the film will start from September in Malaysia.

"The shoot was supposed to start in August, but due to some visa issues for some key members of the crew, it had to be postponed," the source added.

Rajinikanth is said to be playing a gangster in the film, which will have music by Santosh Narayanan.

The film, which will be predominantly shot in Malaysia, also features Prakash Raj and Nasser in important roles.