These days, directors and producers opt for huge sets to shoot their movies, perhaps to show grandeur and richness in their content.

Bharath's Koodal Nagar too has joined the list.

Koodal Nagar featuring Bharath, Sandhya and Bhavana is directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Senthil Kumar and P S Ganesh.

Recently a huge set was erected near Dindigul at a cost of Rs 20 lakh, where a major portion was shot. Replicating a village near Madurai, the set housed several hutment, paddy fields and pump-sets. A couple of songs were also shot there.

Meanwhile, plans are on to shoot the rest of the film in Karaikudi, Thiruparankunram, Madurai and Kodaikanal. Koodal Nagar has music by Sabesh - Murali and cinematography by M S Prabhu.

Says Bharath, 'I go by good stories. The likes of Chellamae, Kadhal, EM Magan and Veyyil had a strong storyline. So is Koodal Nagar. It would take my career a few steps above'.