Cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan will soon make their Kollywood debuts.
According to media reports, Harbhajan Singh, who already has a Tamil Nadu connection because of his stint with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), will make his Kollywood debut with the movie Dikkiloona. The film, starring Santhanam, is directed by Karthik Yogi.
Dikkiloona is rumoured to be a science fiction movie. The film will see Santhanam donning a triple role as the hero, villain and comedian.
The director has refused to divulge further details about Harbhajan Singh's role in the film saying it will be one of the many surprises that he has in store for Tamil movie goers.
Harbhajan Singh has already made his mark in movies as he was part Bollywood film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Punjabi films Second Hand Husband and Bhaji in Problem.
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Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan has been roped in for a Tamil film featuring popular star Vikram.
The producers of the film, who have tentatively titled the movie 'Chiyaan Vikram58,' announced taking Pathan on-board the film, directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu.
"Proud and honoured to introduce @IrfanPathan in #ChiyaanVikram58 in a super stylish action avatar!! Welcome on Board sir and wish you a sensational debut," the film's co-producer Seven Screen Studio said on Twitter.
Gnanamuthu has directed the critically acclaimed crime thrillers Demonte Colony and Imaikka Nodigal, the latter featuring popular Hindi cinema director Anurag Kashyap in a leading role.
Gnanmuthu tweeted: "Welcome on board @IrfanPathan Can't wait to unleash your new avatar to the audience!! Time for some solid action!!."
(With PTI inputs)
