It’s a fictional story: Dhanush

Talented actor Dhanush declines that his upcoming production with his father-in-law and superstar Rajnikanth is inspired by underworld don Haji Mastan and claims its a purely a fictional story set against Mumbai backdrop. It may noted here that kin of late Haji Mastan had sent notices to Rajnikanth asking him to refrain from making a film based on real-life underworld don.

Replying to the allegation, national award winning actor says its ‘fictional story’ and nothing to do with any person living or dead. Director P Ranjith has weaved an exciting and gripping story which is based in Mumbai and revolves around underbelly of Mumbai but not a biopic, says the actor in a statement. A photo shot was conducted on legendary actor to work out a new look.

Meanwhile, production team has approached top middle-aged actress Vidya Balan to play the female lead, in this family drama. The film is touted to be the one of the costliet’s films in Kollywood and expected to made with more than Rs 120 crore budget since the `Kabali’ combination-Rajni and director Pa Ranjith, has generated enough hype around the big-ticket entertainer to be released in Telugu and other langauges. d by Jr. NTR's brother Kalyanram under the banner NTR Arts.

"The first look of 'Jai Lava Kusa' will be out on May 19, on the eve of NTR's birthday. More details soon," read a tweet from NTR Arts. The film features Jr. NTR in a triple role. For one of his roles, Jr. NTR will be seen wearing prosthetic and his look is being handled by Hollywood make-up artist Vance Hartwell, popular for his work in films such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "Shutter Island". C.K. Muraleedharan of "PK" fame has been roped in to crank the camera while Devi Sri Prasad will be scoring music. Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Thomas are playing the leading ladies.