Actor Daniel Balaji shot to fame with his role in films like 'Kaakha Kaakha' and 'Polladhavan'. At present he is part of a few big ticket projects such as Vetrimaran's 'Vada Chennai' and Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Bairavaa'. In the latter he plays one of the main villains.

Now we learn that the tall and handsome actor has been roped in to play the lead villain in director Gaurav Narayanan's film with Udhayanidhi Stalin and Manjima Mohan in lead roles. This film will be produced by Lyca Productions banner.

The film is touted to be an out and out action thriller. The film was launched on September 15 and Daniel is expected to join the unit from 26th of this month.

Udhay is at present busy acting in director Ezhil's 'Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen' and he has also started shooting for debutant Thalapathy Prabhu's new film which was launched yesterday. This film is being produced by Sri Thenandal Films banner.