We had earlier reported that ace director Mani Ratnam is all set to direct his next film. This untitled film will star Dulquer Salmaan of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum fame. Legendary cinematographer P.C. Sreeram will be cranking the camera.

We hear that the team is now finalizing the female lead for this yet to be titled film. Earlier Alia Bhatt and Shruti Haasan were considered for the role. Now, it looks like Nithya Menen might be roped in for the film.

This film is said to be an intense romantic film on the lines of Alaipayuthey. Oscar winner A.R. Rahman will be composing the tunes for this film.