Priyamani has bagged a new project in Kollywood. The National Award winning actress will play the lead in a film titled 'Charulatha', to be directed by Pon Kumaran, a former associate to K Bhagyaraj and KS Ravikumar.

To be produced by Global One Studios, the banner which was behind many television programs and Cheran - Pasupathy starrer 'Raman Thedia Seethai', 'Charulatha' will have Mollywood actor Skandha as protagonist. Seetha, Saranya Ponvannan and 'Vettaikaran' Sai Sasi are doing crucial roles.

According to a press note from the producers, 'Charulatha' is inspired by 2007 Thai movie 'Alone', which had Thai-German pop singer Marsha Wattanapanich in lead role. "Some changes have been made to the original script to suit the taste of south Indian audience," said the release.

It further said that the film will be simultaneously made in Telugu and Kannada. While the Telugu version will be produced by Allu Aravind's Geetha Arts, the Kannada version will be by Dwarakeesh. Ramesh Krishnamoorthy will take care of the Tamil version on behalf of Global One Studios.