Mega Prince Varun Tej who is basking on the success of F2 Fun & Frustration has signed to work in a film titled Valmiki under the direction of Harish Shankar. The film which highlights antagonist’s role to be played by Varun Tej will have Sree Vishnu playing protagonist. Bobby Simha and Siddharth essayed antagonist and protagonist respectively in the original version Jigarthanda.
Tamil version did not have any heroine opposite Bobby Simha. However, it is not known whether Harish will add romantic track for Varun Tej in Valmiki. Meanwhile, it is coming out that, Telugu actress Eesha Rebba is finalized for the film. Nonetheless, Eesha Rebba is roped in as heroine opposite Sree Vishnu.
Harish Shankar is presently fine tuning the script and regular shoot of Valmiki begins from April. S Thaman will score music for the film bankrolled under 14 Reels Plus banner. Movie buffs are keen about the film as Varun Tej is playing a negative role for the first time.