UTV Motion Pictures “Thandavam” which is currently being shot extensively in London and other parts of United Kingdom (UK) adds another key member to its casting with Lakshmi Rai. Lakshmi Rai, who last featured in super hit Tamil films of 2011 “Mankatha” and “Kanchana” will be playing an important role in Thandavam. After Anushka and Amy Jackson, she will be the third heroine in the film and will be joining the crew soon at London.

Written and directed by Vijay, the film stars “Chiyaan” Vikram, Jagapathi Babu, Anushka, Amy Jackson, Lakshmi Rai, Santhanam, Thambi Ramaiah, Saranya Ponvannan, Sayaji Shinde, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Delhi Ganesh, Sujita and others. The film has music by G.V Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Nirav Shah. The shooting at London will continue till mid-June. The music will be launched in July and the film, an out an out action entertainer will hit theatres in August/September 2012.




















Lakshmi Rai in Vikram’s flick:
Lakshmi after sharing the screen with Ajith in Mankatha, is all set to romance Vikram. She will play a key role in Thandavam.
Lakshmi Rai, who’s visibly excited to be working with the team, says, ‘I’d signed the film a while ago, and I will be leaving for the UK by next month. I can say my role will be the surprise element in the film.’
Lakshmi joins Amy Jackson and Anushka Shetty who are the other heroines in this film that marks the return of the Vijay-Vikram combination. While the London schedule of the film will continue till mid June, the music of this action entertainer will be launched in July.