Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth, last seen in big projects such as ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ and ‘Toxic’, has joined director Shree Karthick’s upcoming film. The makers welcomed the actress on board on Friday and revealed that she will play a character named Thara in the yet-to-be-titled project, which the director describes as an adventurous and heartwarming film.
Announcement video introduces Rukmini Vasanth as Thara
The makers unveiled the collaboration through a 2-minute 54-second announcement video shared on their social media handles. The film is directed by Shree Karthick and features Rukmini Vasanth as Thara, alongside Dev Ramnath and Vinayak Vaithianathan in important roles. The title has not been announced yet. The announcement was also shared by the director on X, where he referred to his earlier film ‘Oke Oka Jeevitham’.The video follows Shree Karthick, Dev Ramnath and Vinayak Vaithianathan as they work towards finalising the character. The team visits Rukmini’s office to narrate the script, and she nods in approval as they share the story. The makers then come together and pose for a picture announcing her character, Thara.The film marks Rukmini’s first collaboration with Shree Karthick.
Director Shree Karthick’s post
Shree Karthick also shared the announcement on X, expressing his excitement about working with the actress and describing the project as an adventurous and heartwarming film.“By the blessing of the divine, excited to collaborate with the most beautiful & talented artiste @rukminitweets. A crazy, adventurous, heartwarming film is on the way. Just like #okeokajeebitham this film will stay in your hearts forever. #rukmini&friends,” he wrote.Further details about the film’s title, storyline and release date are awaited.
Rukmini Vasanth’s work front
Rukmini has several projects lined up. She was last seen in the Yash starrer ‘Toxic’, playing Mellisa. She will play the female lead in Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s ‘Dragon’, set for a June 2027 release.She also has an upcoming Malayalam film with ‘BKU’ star Nivin Pauly, tentatively titled ‘NP51’. In the Kannada film ‘Mangla Gowri’, directed by Rahul PK, she will play a police officer, with veteran actor Malashree in a key role.
