Now it looks almost certain that Dhanush will be playing the lead role in 'Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam' directed by his sister-in-law Soundarya Rajinikanth.

Earlier the names of Pranav Mohanlal the son of Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal was suggested as the selected one to play the male lead in this second directorial of Soundarya after 'Kochadiiyaan'. But now reliable sources reveal that Dhanush will play the lead role and he will start shooting for the film from November end.

Dhanush will be completing predominant portions of his directorial debut 'Power Paandi' before joining the sets of 'NEEK'.

The film is being bankrolled by Kalaipuli.S.Thanu who just delivered a blockbuster 'Kabali' with Soundarya's father Superstar Rajinikanth.