It was director Hari who introduced Nayantara to Kollywood with Ayya. Now the director is introducing another actor from the God's Own Country, who is almost the look-alike of Nayantara, in his Thamirabarani.

The young actor Banu, who made her presence felt in Kerala with Achan Urangatha Veedu last year, is happy to make her debut in Tamil with director Hari’s film.

She says, ”It is a dream come true debut for me. Starring opposite a popular actor like Vishal in the direction of Hari is a double delight for me.”

An out-spoken Banu says, “Noted Malayalam director Lal Jose spotted me in a cultural show. He assigned me an important character in Achan Urangatha Veedu. The movie won critical acclaims. Hari happened to see the movie and assigned me the lead role opposite Vishal.”

Though she is a newcomer, Banu has the opportunity of sharing the screen with veteran actors like Vijayakumar, Prabhu and Nadhiya.

“I learnt a lot working with them. They were very helpful and helped me perform well on the screen,” she adds.