'Kochadaiyaan' has got one more hero. Aadhi of 'Mirugam' and 'Eeram' fame, who is currently expecting the release of his magnum opus 'Aravaan', has been roped in to play an important role in the Superstar Rajinikanth starrer.

Confirming this, the film's director Soundarya Ashwin wrote on her microblogging page, "Met actor Aadhi today for a role in Kochadaiyaan. He’s way taller in person than what he seems!- It is said that the actor would play a warrior in this period film.

Assisting Soundarya will be ace director KS Ravikumar, who has given two super hits ('Muthu' and 'Padayappa') in association with Superstar Rajinikanth, expectations are running high on 'Kochadaiyaan'. Music is by AR Rahman.

The latest buzz is that the movie would hit the floors on January 19, at Rajini's favourite Pillaiyar Temple at AVM Studios in Vadapalani. Sources have it that the pooja would be a simple affair, which would be attended by important members of the cast and crew.