Koothu Pattarai that has the credit in introducing several talented artists to Kollywood has now increased its list by introducing a new lady Devi. She has been zeroed in by the mega director Shankar from the acting school for his forthcoming venture Nanban starring Vijay, Jeeva, Srikanth in leads. Devi, who has been running a theatre organization 'The Viruksha' is roped in to play Jiiva's sister role in the film.

Sources reveal, "Devi plays the elder daughter in a poor family that depends on younger son Jeeva. Jeeva plays a college student who has the responsibility of marrying her sister to the right person after getting settled in life. There will be a surprising climax in the end."

Nanban has sexy siren Ileana in the female lead role. The post-production works are under progress and the final copy might get ready by the end of December. Nanban is scheduled for a release in January for Pongal.