It was earlier said that AL Vijay was keen at casting Amala Paul opposite Vijay but that doesn't seem to have materialized, following which he approached Samantha who has reportedly given her nod although she hasn't signed the project officially yet.
The yet to be titled venture is said to be an out and out commercial one and will go on floors once 'Thaandavam' graces screens and once Vijay wraps 'Thupaki'. It will be produced by Chandrakanth Jain.
*News From (IndiaGlitz [September 10, 2012])
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