Actor Samantha Akkineni who has a busy film lineup ahead in 2018 will be seen first in the action thriller, Irumbu Thirai, slated to hit screens on January 26, 2018.

After Vishal's character's name was revealed to be Major R. Kathiravan, the Thupparivalan star took to his Twitter page to unveil Samantha's name as Rathi Devi, who holds a doctorate in psyschology in the film.

Directed by debutant PS Mithran, Irumbu Thirai also has 'Action King' Arjun as the antagonist featuring a musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja under the Vishal Film Factory banner.