Veteran Telugu star Mohan Babu has recently joined the cast of Suriya's upcoming Tamil action drama 'Soorarai Pottru', a film based on the life of captain Gopinath, founder of India's first budget airline, Air Deccan. Makers announced the news in a statement last week. The statement further added that he joins the film's sets in Chandigarh where the makers are filming the first schedule.
Directed by Sudha Kongara, the movie marks Suriya's maiden collaboration with a female director in his over two decade long career. In the current schedule, the team is currently filming some major action sequences under the supervision of Hollywood stunt choreographer Greg Powell, best known for his work in films such as 'Skyfall' and 'Bourne Ultimatum'.
Leading lady will be played by Aparna Balamurali. The movie is also the southern debut of well-known Bollywood producer Guneet Monga, who will be co-producing this project. GV Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose music.
Meanwhile, Suriya, who was recently seen in Selvaraghavan directed Tamil political thriller 'NGK', is gearing up for the release of his next release 'Kaappaan', which has been directed by K.V Anand. If everything goes as planned, then 'Soorarai Pottru' could be his third release of the year.
