Ahalya girl Radhika Apte to star opposite Rajinikanth?

Actor Radhika Apte, who has suddenly shot to fame with her 14-minute film Ahalya, may be up for bigger things vis-à-vis mainstream films. Reports suggest, Radhika is being considered for superstar Rajinikanth's yet-untitled 159th film, which will go on floors in Malaysia in August. She has earlier worked in southern films like Dhoni and Legend.

Actor Radhika Apte, who has suddenly shot to fame with her 14-minute film Ahalya, may be up for bigger things vis-à-vis mainstream films.

Radhika Apte is an Indian actor who works in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam film industries. Seen here in a still from Kaun Kitne Paani Mein.(ActressRadhikaApte/Facebook)

Reports suggest, Radhika is being considered for superstar Rajinikanth's yet-untitled 159th film, which will go on floors in Malaysia in August. She has earlier worked in southern films like Dhoni and Legend.

"Radhika has been approached to play the leading lady, but nothing has been finalised yet. The first round of talks has happened," said a source from the film's unit.

Rajinikanth in Lingaa poster

To be directed by Pa. Ranjith, the film will reportedly feature Rajinikanth in the role of a gangster.

The rest of the cast is being finalised.

In the first week of August, the crew will leave to Malaysia for over a month-long shoot.

Produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, the film has music by Santosh Narayanan.

When contacted, Radhika chose not to respond.