Confirmed! Megha Akash replaces Niharika Konidela to star alongside Ashok Selvan in a film

Megha Akash has signed her next Tamil movie alongside Ashok Selvan. film initially had Niharika Konidela in lead. However, actor opted out of Ashok Selvan starrer due to date issues. On Friday, September 11, producers of forthcoming film put out an official statement regarding cast of movie online. "We are delighted to associate with two happening young stars @ashokselvan and @akash_megha for our next 'untitled-film' directed by @iam_swathini," (sic) wrote makers online. 

Check out producer's statement: 

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Megha Akash and Ashok Selvan film to go on-floors soon? 

Furrmore, in post, producers of movie revealed that shooting of film would soon begin. y wrote: "We are beyond excited to start rolling soon...." (sic) movie, starring Megha Akash and Ashok Selvan in lead is expected to be a family drama. film marks directorial debut of Swathini, a former assistant of director Suseenthiran. 

music of Ashok Selvan starrer will be composed by Oh My Kadavule (2020) fame Leon James. cinematography will be handled by AR Soorya. film is produced by J Selvakumar under his production banner Kenanya Films.

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Why did Niharika Konidela opt-out of untitled film?

According to News Minute's recent media report, Niharika Konidela opted out of film due to date issues. Reportedly,  Niharika Konidela was supposed to wrap shoot of movie before entering wedlock. However, due to pandemic, film's shooting is pushed indefinitely. Hence, Niharika Konidela decided to opt-out of film. 

Niharika Konidela is expected to tie kt to her fiancé Chaitanya JV.  couple got engd in a private ceremony on Thursday, August 13. y are expected to get married by end of this year. 

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What's next for Megha Akash and Ashok Selvan?

Megha Akash is awaiting release of her long-stalled movie Oru Pakka Kathai.  film, starring Kalidas Jayaram and Megha Akash in lead is reported to premiere on streaming platform Zee5. movie directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan is reported to premiere on Zee5 on September 25. Besides upcomer, Megha Akash has an array of films at different sts of production. 

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Meanwhile, Ashok Selvan will be next seen in Priyadarshan's magnum-opus Marakkar: Arabikandalinte Simham. movie has an ensemble cast consisting of actors like Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Keerthy Suresh, Suneil Shetty, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Pranav Mohanlal, Prabhu, and ors in prominent roles. film is slated to hit marquee soon after coronavirus scare subsides. Besides upcomer, Ashok Selvan has an array of films in his kitty.