Sasikumar teams up with Yaathisai Director Dharani Rasendran for historical action thriller
Actor-filmmaker Sasikumar, who is fresh off the success of his recent film Tourist Family, has announced his next project with Dharani Rasendran, the director who impressed critics and audiences with his unique historical fiction debut, Yaathisai.
The announcement was made on the occasion of Sasikumar’s birthday, thrilling fans with the promise of another compelling period film.
While the title is yet to be unveiled, a striking first-look poster featuring Sasikumar in a military uniform has been released, revealing key details about the film’s backdrop and the actor’s role.
Sources confirm that the as-yet-untitled film is a historical action drama set during the British era. Sasikumar will be portraying a pivotal role as an officer in the Indian National Army (INA).
Director Dharani Rasendran expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating that he couldn’t imagine anyone else for the role.
“Sasikumar sir carries with him a gravitas that elevates a film’s very essence. In this story set against the backdrop of the British era, he will embody an Indian National Army (INA) officer. We are preparing to film compelling action sequences that will be one of the intriguing attractions of this film,” he said.
The director also noted that Sasikumar’s immediate agreement to the script, especially after the success of Tourist Family, was a pleasant surprise for the team.