It's known that Mani Ratnam's next is going to have Karthi and Sai Pallavi (of Premam fame) in the lead roles. While Karthi is cast in the role of a pilot, Sai Pallavi plays a doctor.

The movie will go on the floors later this year. Meanwhile, it's confirmed that Mani will shoot the film's first schedule in the picturesque locations of Kashmir Valley. There is a speculation that the film is an intense drama that touches upon the element of Jehadi terrorism.

The last time Mani told a subject with such a line, it was in Roja, which became a stupendous aesthic affair, thanks mainly to AR Rahman's timeless music. That the Mani Ratnam-AR Rahman combo yet another time for such a film is soothing news.