Lakshmi Manchu, who is playing a supporting role in Kadal along with Aravind Swamy and Arjun, will be seen grooving to an item number in the movie. The actress is said to play a village girl portraying a dark role in Kadal. The movie is directed by veteran director Mani Rathnam, featuring debutant actors Gautham Karthik and Thulasi Nair in the lead roles. Music composed by AR Rahman. The song Nenjukkulle, which was premiered on MTV by Rahman himself, won lot of appreciation and created eagerness in people to listen to the whole album. The music is expected to release soon.

Lakshmi Manchu also plays one of the lead roles in the upcoming movie Maranthen Mannithen,which also has Aadhi and Tapsee playing the lead roles. It is a Ilaiyaraaja musical. The movie is expected to release soon.