Simbu To Romance Deepika Padukone In Kamal Haasan Production

It is known that Kamal Haasan is busy in producing films with young star heroes. He is already producing a film with Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi with army backdrop. His another production ‘STR 48’ is getting louder by the day. The film which is being made as a historical drama, which marks the second directorial debut of Desingh Periasamy, has already roped in Simbu to play the dual roles of hero and villain. 

According to some reports, Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone is in talks to star opposite Simbu in this epic saga. Though she worked for Superstar Rajinikanth's ‘Kochadaiyaan' earlier. It is an animated film where she lends her voice for her character. This will be Deepika’s second historical film and first regular film.

Deepika, who charges a whopping remuneration more than Silambarasan’s salary, is keen to work with Kamal Haasan and Simbu in this film. Deepika Padukone, who is currently busy with her Bollywood projects like , Fighter and The Intern, has not confirmed or denied the news yet. Two other popular actresses, Keerthy Suresh and Pooja Hegde, are also being considered for the role. 

‘STR 48’ is expected to go on floors soon and will be shot in various locations across India. The film is being produced by Kamal Haasan under his banner Raaj Kamal Films International. The music will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander.