After 'Kottukali' and 'Viduthalai', Soori to lead R. Ravikumar's new film with Mamitha Baiju as the female lead — Report

Popular Tamil actor Soori is confirmed to play the lead in a new Tamil film directed by R. Ravikumar. Known for his roles in 'Kottukali,' 'Viduthalai,' and 'Maaman,' Soori has now become one of Tamil cinema’s top heroes. With his past blockbusters like ’Indru Netru Naalai’ and ‘Ayalaan,’ R. Ravikumar fans’ excitement is palpable as this film is set to deliver a heavy dose of humor, action, and excitement.

Mamitha Baiju approached the role of the female lead

A report from Cinema Express indicates that actress Mamitha Baiju has been approached to play the female lead opposite Soori. Mamitha Baiju, who last appeared in ‘Dude’, has films lined up with Dhanush and Suriya. Her film with Dhanush titled 'Kara' is slated for release on April 30, and another film, 'Vishwanath & Sons' with Suriya is to be released in July. Though talks are reportedly happening, an official announcement from the team confirming the news is expected to make the fans happy.

Soori’s journey to leading roles

Succeeding as an actor through comic roles, Soori became the main hero with the ‘Viduthalai’ series, then dazzled in ‘Garudan’ and ‘Kottukali.’ After ‘Maaman,’ he is making ‘Mandadi,’ directed by Mathimaran, which will feature exciting fight scenes against a beach sports backdrop. Soori, who has been entertaining and gained more fans among Tamils, will gain more followers through this new film.

Mamitha Baiju’s rising popularity in Tamil cinema

After succeeding with Malayalam films, Mamitha Baiju is steadily making her mark in Tamil cinema. After 'Dude,' and her delayed release in 'Jana Nayagan' with Vijay, she has several films lined up in Tamil, including projects with 'Vishwanath & Sons' with Suriya and 'Kara' with Dhanush. Casting her alongside Soori in this new Tamil movie creates a lot of excitement, as fans of both actors will have a reason to witness the film on big screens. Fans are keen for the confirmation, and many hope for a new and cute pair on the screens.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”