Veteran director Mani Ratnam, fresh off Thug Life starring Kamal, Simbu, and Trisha, is set to helm a romantic film next. Buzz is that rising star Rukmini Vasanth has been roped in as the female lead. Known for her roles alongside Vijay Sethupathi in Ace and Sivakarthikeyan in Madarasi, Rukmini’s inclusion has sparked excitement among fans.