Bhumika to play male in 'Mallepoovu'

Bhumika Chawla (TOI Photo) More picsBhumika Chawla, who is playing the female lead in director Samudra���s film under production Mallepoovu, will be appearing as a man in the first half of the movie. The film is said to be a free adaptation of an Iranian film.
Bhumika will be dressed and appear as a man for most part of the film. Sources say that her role as a man would form the crux of the film.
The film, which was recently launched, is being made at at a brisk pace.For the first time, Samudra is making a woman-oriented film, after a spate of massy films.