MS Bhaskar to play a meaty role in Priyan's next Tamil film

Director Priyadarshan had suggested earlier that

MS Bhaskar

will be playing an important role in the Tamil remake of

Maheshinte Prathikaram

, which he would be helming. A source now has revealed that MS Bhaskar will be playing the role of Alencier Ley . Alencier played Baby, who owns a flex-printing shop in the original. We now also have confirmed news that Namitha has indeed signed the project. “She will be playing the role of Aparna Balamurali in the original,“ says a source close to the team. The second heroine, however, has not been confirmed, who played the character portrayed by Anusree, who ditches her lover for a more well-off guy .

“We have roped in an actress, but will reveal who she is only later on. Almost the entire cast will be changed,“ says the source.

Priyadarshan had earlier revealed that Udhayanidhi Stalin will be doing the lead role, played by Fahadh Faasil in the original.

Although there will be changes to the story to suit the Tamil audience, the soul of the film will be retained, the source adds. “The basic story will be that of a photographer from a village. Theni will be the location. Shoot for the film will begin on July 15.“