Kollywood grapevine is abuzz that Kamal Haasan’s pet project, ‘Viswaroopam’, will be competing at the Cannes Film Festival! A leading Mumbai tabloid has reported this along with a quote from the Ulaganayagan himself.

“At the moment I can’t discuss my plans for Cannes because we’re really trying hard to complete the film on time. But yes, Cannes film festival is keen on having Viswaroopam and I am in constant touch with Christian Jeune from the film fest, she’s keeping a track of our progress”, says Kamal speaking to a media house.

The Cannes festival starts in mid May and it is said that Kamal is trying his best to wrap the shooting of this film by mid March and kick-start post production work. A lil’ birdie further tells that the Cannes Film Festival has extended its deadline to include this film.

The film has Pooja Kumar cast opposite Kamal whereas Rahul Bose will be seen with negative shades. Music is by Shankar Eshaan Loy.

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