Actor Karthi's 'Kaatru Veliyidai' directed by Mani Ratnam will be released in April 2017. The talented actor has started shooting for his next film 'Dheeran Adhigaram Ondru', directed by H.Vinoth of 'Sathuranga Vettai' fame.

Sources reveal that the shooting of the film is presently taking place in Rajasthan and it will later move on to Gujarat. The film will have a strong North Indian connection not only in terms of location but also in the star cast.

Popular Marathi poet and actor Kishore Kadam will make his Kollywood debut playing an important role in this film. The film's cast will include many other North Indian actors.

'Dheeran Adhigaram Ondru' is being produced by Dream Warrior Pictures banner and Rakul Preet Singh plays the female lead in it. The makers are planning to release the film simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu in the month of August 2017.