Aadhi to star as antagonist opposite Karthi in Marshal: Reports

It is well known that actor Karthi is collaborating with director Tamizh of Taanakkaran-fame for Marshal, an upcoming period drama. The film was launched in July and it was announced that Kalyani Priyadarshan will play the female lead, along with Sathyaraj, Prabhu, John Kokken, Lal and Easwari Rao in pivotal roles. However, speculations are rife about actor Aadhi's entry into the project. Reports circulating on social media suggest that he might take on the antagonist role opposite Karthi. An official announcement regarding the same is yet to be announced by the makers.

On the technical team, Sai Abhyankkar, who has a packed year with several highly anticipated projects in hand, is set to compose music for the film. Sathyan Sooryan will be cranking the camera for Marshal, with edits by Philomin Raj and production design by Arun Venjaramoodu.

Tamizh made his directorial debut with the 2022 period drama Taanakkaran, starring Vikram Prabhu in the lead. The film was directly released on JioHotstar, making Marshal his first theatrical release.

Dream Warrior Pictures' SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu are producing the film alongside Ishan Saksena, Sunil Shah, and Raja Subramanian.

Karthi, who was last seen along with Arvind Swami in Meiyazhagan, directed by C Prem Kumar, also has PS Mithran's Sardar 2 and Vaa Vaathiyaar helmed by Nalan Kumarasamy awaiting release.

On the other hand, Aadhi was last seen on the big screens in Sabdham, directed by Arivazhagan. On the OTT front, he played the lead in Mayasabha, created by Deva Katta, who co-directed the series and co-wrote its screenplay with Kiran Jay Kumar.