Earlier this week, RJ Balaji had announced that he would be returning to cricket commentary today, for the third and final T20 International, between India and Bangladesh, in the ongoing series. He had also stated that he would be making a "Big Announcement" today! As promised, RJ Balaji has made quite THE announcement! In a tweet early today evening, Balaji revealed details of his next project. This new movie, has been titled Mookuthi Amman and will have Nayanthara playing the titular role! More interestingly, RJ Balaji himself would be directing this movie along with NJ Saravanan.

RJ Balaji to direct Nayanthara in Mookuthi Amman

The announcement also reveals that this new project would be bankrolled by Dr. Ishari K Ganesh's Vels Films International. RJ Balaji would also be starring in Mookuthi Amman, for which he has written the story, screenplay and also penned the dialogues. There are widespread speculations that this movie could be a satire or spoof, along the lines of RJ Balaji's maiden venture as a lead hero - LKG, which took a major dig at today's politics and politicians. This movie became one of the first hits of 2019 and was well received by the audiences.

RJ Balaji to direct Nayanthara in Mookuthi Amman

Further details regarding the cast and crew of Mookuthi Amman are being awaited. Meanwhile, at a recently held Award ceremony by Galatta Media, RJ Balaji was honoured with an award which was presented to him by Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan. While receiving this award, RJ Balaji revealed that he had gotten an opportunity to work alongside the legend in Indian 2 but could not take up the offer as he was held up with prior commitments. We wish RJ Balaji, Nayanthara and the entire team of Mookuthi Amman, all the very best!

RJ Balaji to direct Nayanthara in Mookuthi Amman

Check out the announcement here: