Ace director Mani Ratnam is busy with the pre production works of his next film, Ponniyin Selvan. Touted to be his dream project, this mega budget venture will have an ensemble star cast. The speculated actors' list includes the likes of Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Keerthy Suresh, Anushka, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, and others. The latest to have joined this list is Malayalam actor Jayaram.

According to the reports, it is stated that the makers have approached Jayaram and the talks are on with him to play an important character. We know the potential of Jayaram and he could definitely bring a difference with his realistic performance. An official confirmation on this is awaited. The screenplay of this historical epic is penned by Mani Ratnam, Siva Ananth, actor Elango Kumaravel, and a few other writers.

The music will be scored by A.R.Rahman and the film's shooting is expected to go on floors by the end of this year. Stay tuned for more updates.