Anaika Soti, who was seen in Kaaviya Thalaivan, Semma Botha Aagathey and Kee, will play the female lead in Santhanam's next, directed by Accused No:1 fame K Johnson. The gangster film went on the floors recently, following a traditional puja. According to sources, the film revolves around an ageing Malaysian don, and Santhanam plays a gangster based in north Madras. Meanwhile, we hear the makers are looking to complete the shooting in a single schedule of 50 days. This untitled film, to be shot in Chennai, Malaysia and Madurai, has music by Santhosh Narayanan. Bankrolled by K Kumar under the banner Lark Studios, the film marks the second collaboration of Santhanam with Johnson after their 2019 comedy-drama Accused No: 1. Comedian-turned-hero Santhanam, whose last release was Dagaalty, has a slew of interesting projects in the pipeline including his long-delayed Server Sundaram, Mannavan Vanthanadi, Dikkilona and Biskoth.
