Telugu actor Gopichand has been roped in to play the antagonist in Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil film Annaatthe.

Telugu actor Gopichand has bagged a role in Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil film, Annaatthe. Gopichand will essay the role of the antagonist in the film - playing the villain after 16 years. He was last seen playing a negative role in Telugu film Yagnam (2004).

Even while an official announcement is awaited regarding signing Gopichand, sources from the film’s unit have confirmed the news. “Gopichand was recently signed and he will be seen playing the main villain. He will join the team in the Pune schedule which will begin next month,” a source from the film’s unit told, Gopichand started his career as a villain. 

The project, which will see Rajinikanth play a caring brother, marks his maiden collaboration with director Siva, best known for helming Veeram and Viswasam. Tipped to be a rural drama and being bankrolled by Sun Pictures, the film also stars Keerthy Suresh, Meena, and Khushbhu in key roles. The film was officially launched last December in Chennai in a low-key affair. The film, which has music by D. Imman and produced by Sun Pictures, is already confirmed as Diwali 2020 release.