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Shruti Haasan to Headline BFI-Backed Indo-U.K. Co-Production ‘Chennai Story’ (EXCLUSIVE)


Indian star Shruti Haasan will headline India-U.K. film co-production 'Chennai Story.'

Adapted from Timeri N. Murari’s bestselling 2004 novel “ The Arrangements of Love,” “Chennai Story” is a coming-of-age romantic comedy set against the backdrop of Wales and India where Haasan takes on the pivotal role of Anu, a spunky private detective. Dominic Wright, producer and founder of Ripple World Pictures, added: “We are thrilled that the multi-talented Shruti Haasan has joined the cast of this prestigious BFI-backed U.K.-India co-production film. Shruti brings an exciting, authentic, contemporary edge to the role, and playing opposite rising British star Viveik Kalra will be electric in this genuinely original cross-cultural rom-com that we believe audiences worldwide will delight in.”

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