Have you heard? Parvathy Thiruvothu comes on board Kartik Aaryan-starrer Captain India

Parvathy Thiruvothu and Kartik Aaryan

Casting coup gets serious

Parvathy Thiruvothu has joined Kartik Aaryan's Captain India, which will be helmed by Shimit Amin. The survival thriller, inspired by a real-life rescue mission, features Kartik as a pilot who leads an evacuation operation, with Manish Chaudhary also in a key role. Parvathy, who was last seen in a cameo in Tu Yaa Main, is said to have come on board after being impressed by the script. Produced by Baweja Studios and T-Series, the film is expected to be shot in India and Morocco. It is slated to release next year.

Shimit Amin

Shimit Amin's acclaimed films
Shimit Amin is best known for directing Shah Rukh Khan's ‘Chak De! India' (2007), and Ranbir Kapoor's ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year' (2009)

Keep the music going

AR Rahman

Another singing reality show is in the making, with AR Rahman teaming up with Sony Vizha for Tamil Idol. Just like Indian Idol, this show will seek aspiring singers from Tamil Nadu, celebrating raw talent and stage presence while nurturing emerging voices. About the development, Rahman said, "The search for new voices is at the heart of music. With Tamil Idol, for the very first time, we bring together the extraordinary voices of Tamil Nadu and give them a platform to be celebrated."