We have already reported that Karthi will be teaming up with Sathuranga Vettai director Vinoth after completing the Mani Ratnam film. Titled Theeran Adhigaram Ondru, Karthi will be once again donning the khaki avatar and Rakul Preet Singh is the leading lady. Now, the latest is that the actor is undergoing strict police training to bring perfection to the role. He is reportedly training along with police officials and the shooting is likely to begin on Jan 17.

Dream Warrior Pictures is bankrolling the project, whose technical side includes cinematographer Sathya, stunt director Dilip Subbarayan, editor Siva and art director Kathir. The film will go on floors from the first week of January in Chennai.