For the past few days, there have been various reports circulating across certain sections of the media stating that Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly would be seen in a starring role in Ajith's Viswasam.

Although there has been  no official word from the makers of the film, Nivin Pauly, who is in Chennai for the promotions of his Tamil debut film, Richie, opened up on his involvement in Thala's next.

The actor stated that he was oblivious to the reports of him acting with Ajith in Viswasam. He said that while nobody has yet approached him for a role in the film, he is ready to be part of films featuring these big stars.

The Premam actor will next be seen in Hey Jude opposite Trisha, who will be making her Malayalam film debut. He is currently filming the Malayalam-Hindi bilingual Moothon and Kayamkulam Kochunni in Malayalam.