After making his debut as the lead with Gandhi Kannadi, directed by Sherief of Ranam- Aram Thavarel-fame last year, actor Bala of KPY show-fame is all set to play the lead in a sports drama titled Rematch. Arya released the first look poster of the film, set to be written and helmed by R Vimal Kumar.

Described as the "first badminton based story in Tamil cinema," the film will also star Santhosh Pratap, Dhanu Harsha and Cell Murugan in key roles. Other details including a plotline and a tentative release date are yet to be revealed by the makers.

On the technical team, Rematch has music by Achu Rajamani, cinematography by Arvi and editing by NB Srikanth. The film is backed by Dinesh Raj, Prakash Seshadri and G Ravi Kumar.

Bala's debut film Gandhi Kannadi also starred Balaji Sakthivel, Archana and Namita Krishnamurthy in pivotal roles. It revolves around Gandhi's (Balaji Sakthivel) wish of conducting a grand 60th wedding for his wife. As he scrambles to arrange money, he sells his ancestral land. Unfortunately, the cash he receives in Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes for the land becomes invalid due to the demonetisation order imposed in 2016. The rest of the story follows his relentless pursuit, along with Kathir (Bala) who holds an event management company, to fulfil his wife's wishes. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics and audiences.