Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar who is awaiting the release of Nibunan is busy with several films on hand. The Poda Podi actress has now been signed by director Samuthirakani for the Malayalam version of his film Appa. Varalaxmi will be essaying the role of actor Jayaram’s wife. Titled Akasha Mittai in Malayalam, the shooting is currently progressing at Kochi. Earlier, it was Asha Sharath who was supposed to play Varalaxmi’s role.