Jyotika refutes rumours of playing lead role in 'Chandramukhi 2' with Raghava Lawrence

Jyotika, who is gearing up for release of her courtroom drama Ponmagal Vandhal, recently, interacted with members of press where she was asked about her 2005 movie Chandramukhi's sequel. While reports claimed that Chandramukhi 2 makers approached Jyotika to reprise her role as Chandramukhi in sequel, however, actor rebuffed m saying that body approached her for sequel. When asked who would be apt to play role of Chandramukhi in sequel, Jyotika took Simran's name. 

Interestingly, Simran was reportedly first choice for Jyotika's role in 2005 hit movie. However, since actor was planning on starting a family, she let go off offer, which n landed in Jyotika's lap. Jyotika played role of Chandramukhi and Ganga Senthilnathan in film. Meanwhile, Chandramukhi 2's cast includes Kanchana fame, Raghava Lawrence, playing role of King Vettaiyan (from song Ra Ra).

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Chandramukhi, starring Rajinikanth, Jyotika, Prabhu, and Nayanthara, narrates tale of a couple who after returning to ir ancestral property face wrath of a spirit. P. Vasu directorial was an official remake on Mohanlal-Shobana-Suresh Gopi starrer Manichitrathazham (1993). original movie is one of highest-grossing Malayalam movies of all time and so is Tamil movie Chandramukhi. According to reports, Chandramukhi ran for 890 days in atres of Tamil Nu. 

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What's next for Jyotika? 

On work front, Jyotika will be next seen in JJ Fredricks' Ponmagal Vandhal. movie stars Jyotika in le and has actors like Parthiban, Pratap Pon, and Bhagyaraj in prominent roles. upcoming film is Jyotika's maiden production under her banner 2D Entertainment, which she co-owns with husband Suriya. 

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 makers of upcoming movie recently released trailer of courtroom drama. trailer peeks into life of a strong female lawyer and a case that she is handling. movie touted to be a social drama will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 29, 2020. Interestingly, Jyotika starrer is one of first movies to release on OTT platform amid lockdown.