Varalaxmi to play the lead in Tarun Gopi’s next, Yaanai

Tarun Gopi, known for helming movies like Thimiru and Kaalai, is all set to start work on his next, titled Yaanai. The film, which will have action and sentiments in equal dose, will go on floors on October 26. “We will start shoot in Chennai, and then continue filming in Pattukottai, Pudhukottai and Dindigul,” begins Tarun.
So, what’s the film all about? “When a girl gets married, she has to go to her in-laws’ place as a daughter.Similarly, when a guy gets married, he has to be like a son to his in-laws. Kalyanathukku apparam oru marumagala, marumaganave irundha sikkal dhaan,” says the director, “It’s a family drama, but there’s an action knot in it. Women have the strength of an elephant. Yaanai balam theriyama modhina enna aagum? We should not undermine the grit of women.”
The film stars Antony, who played the lead in Lenin Bharathi’s award-winning Merku Thodarchi Malai, in the lead. “Varalaxmi will be playing the female lead. We are yet to sign her officially, but she has given us dates next month. I’ve also spoken to Ilaiyaraaja sir to compose music. We will get them on board officially next month,” he says, adding, “There are almost 41 character artistes in the film, including Marimuthu and Ilavarasu.”
Meanwhile, the director is ready with Thimiru 2. “It’s an action-based script, and will work only in theatres. I’ve already spoken to distributors for this film’s theatrical release,” he signs off.