From the day of the announcement made by the popular choreographer and director Raghava Lawrence that he will be doing the main role in 'Chandrmukhi 2', directorial of P Vasu, the speculations heated up around the project. However, it was expected that the shooting will commence earlier in May. Reportedly, the pre-production work is presently in progress. However, the most recent news is that actress Anushka Shetty is roped to play the title role in the much anticipated 'Chandramuki 2'.
The movie is produced under the popular banner of Sun Pictures. The film will feature Raghava Lawrence who is essaying the lead role of king Vettaiyan which was played by megastar Rajinikanth in the Ra Ra song. As per the reports, the producers also approached Kiara Advani, Simran, or Jyotika for the female lead earlier last year, but Anushka Shetty is finalized for the title role.
There was a buzz also that the movie has been shelved, but Lawrence had made it clear that the movie is not shelved and after 'Rudran' his team will be starting the movie though there was no mention about the rest of the cast and crew.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Anushka Shetty had last appeared in Bahubali 2. Now, there is a Buzz also that Anushka will also appear in a film starring Naveen Polishetty, directed by Mahesh P and produced by UV Creations. However, confirmation is still awaited.
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