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Mohanlal, Jackie Chan to act in a film

S.R.Ashok Kumar

Mohanlal

Chennai: Actors Mohanlal and Jackie Chan will act together in a Japanese film “Nair San.” The shooting will begin shortly, say industry sources.

The film will be directed by Albert, an alumnus of the Tamil Nadu Film and Television Institute in Chennai.

“Nair San” is the story of a freedom fighter of Indian origin in Japan. Born to a Tamil father and a Malayalee mother, he grew up and fought for the freedom of Asia and particularly India, during the imperialist supremacy of the British in the early to middle 1900. According to director Albert, whose debut film “Kanne Madanguka” was the recipient of three Kerala State awards and three debut directorial awards, freedom fighter Nair San was not hailed much in his own country but he is a revered icon in Japanese history and economy. The title role, Nair San, will be played by Mohanlal. Asked how he feels, Mohanlal said that he was overwhelmed to act in the title role.

Jackie Chan has consented to do a cameo in the film. He has also agreed to choreograph the fight sequences. The camera is to be handled by Vaidy S. and the A.R.Rahman is expected to score the music.

The first schedule of the film featuring Mohanlal and Jackie Chan will start in Mongolian deserts in the first week of September.

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