Harish Shankar signs up Tik Tok fame actress in his film

It is already known that director Harish Shankar is remaking Tamil hit Jigarthanda in Telugu. Titled as Valmiki, this film features Varun Tej as the lead. We hear that Tamil actor Atharva will be seen in another key role. Meanwhile, the makers haven't decided on the lead actress all this time.

Finally, they have zeroed in a Telugu girl for it. She is Mrinalini Ravi, who is best known for her Tik Tok videos. Mrinalini enjoys a huge following on social media. As Harsh wanted a Telugu girl for this role, he went out for Mrinalini. Though he searched for many other options, none of them couldn't impress him.

Mrinalini will be reprising the role of Lakshmi Menen from the original. The actress will also be seen in Tamil film Super Deluxe which will be released tomorrow. Meanwhile, Harish Shankar is planning to release Valmiki by the end of this year.