The shooting of 'Chandramukhi 2' directed by P. Vasu and starring Raghava Lawrence and Vadivelu in the lead roles is currently being shot in full swing at various locations. The film is sequel to Superstar Rajinikanth's biggest hit in his career 'Chandramukhi' produced by Sivaji Productions and directed by P Vasu.

The first part had Jyothika playing the powerful title character and there was high curiosity over who will be the female lead this time. Anushka Shetty and Trisha were said to be in talks but till now nothing was confirmed.

Now Lyca Productions has officially announced that top Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is on board as the heroine of 'Chandramukhi 2'. Sources say that she is a huge fan of the original and grabbed the role as soon as it was offerred.

Kangana one of the highest rated actresses in Bollywood is not new to Tamil cinema as she has already played Jayam Ravi's pair in 'Dhaam Dhoom'. More recently she stunned critics and audiences by her authentic portrayal of the late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha in her biopic titled 'Thalaivi' directed by Vijay.

'Chandramukhi 2' has music by M.M. Keeravani with R.D. Rajasekher taking care of the cinematagraphy and Thotta Tharani the production design. It is produced on a grand scale by Subaskaran and will be releasing worldwide in theaters in the later part of 2023.

We are elated ??✨ to welcome #KanganaRanaut into the world of #Chandramukhi2 ??️@offl_Lawrence ?? #PVasu ?? Vaigaipuyal #Vadivelu @realradikaa ✨ @mmkeeravaani ?? @RDRajasekar ?? #ThottaTharani ?? @proyuvraaj ??️ @gkmtamilkumaran ????‍????@LycaProductions #Subaskaran ?? pic.twitter.com/cmLp5ehJ7o

— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) December 10, 2022