Mani Ratnam returns to Kashmir 24 years after Roja

Veteran director Mani Ratnam who is known for visual celluloid on screen is returning to India's answer paradise back after 24 years.

According to sources, after a series of delays and changes in cast, he finalised Karthi and Premam fame Sai Pallavi. Dulquer Salmaan who was originally slated to act in this movie opted out citing date issues and Karthi bagged this project. The actor is going to play the role of a pilot and Sai Pallavi is a doctor.

For the first time, Karthi will be joining hands with Mani Ratnam. The movie is supposed to be a romantic film and for the ones who still remember Roja, the expectations have already skyrocketed especially for Malar fans.  It is rumoured that the plot could be similar to Roja.

The regular shooting will take place from September. The first schedule will start in Kashmir with the leading star cast. AR Rahman is composing music for this film and this is his 13th film with Mani Ratnam. The film is produced by Madras Talkies and Ravi Varma will crank the camera.