Lakshmi Rai in Karthi's next?

he Karthi Sivakumar - Anushka starrer film, which is being directed by Suraj, will have on board another heroine. If sources are to be believed, it could be Lakshmi Rai, who hogged limelight with her role with negative shades in 'Mankatha'.

"Suraj has approached Lakshmi Rai with the script and the actress too is impressed with the storyline and her character in it. Other details are being worked out. It is almost confirmed that she will be part of the project," say sources.

The first schedule of the film's shooting is already over and it was done in the forest areas of Chalakudy in Kerala. "Some interesting scenes and songs on Karthi and Anushka were canned there despite trouble from elephants," they add.

It is said that Lakshmi Rai will join the film's unit during the second schedule of the shoot, which is expected to begin soon in Chennai. The movie is yet to have a title, as Suraj is in reportedly in search of a unique name.