Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj will start shooting his next Tamil project "Iraivi" from April. It features an ensemble cast of S.J Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha and Karunakaran.

"The movie is in pre-production stage with plans to go on floors by April end. While Suryah, Vijay and Simha appear in lead roles, Karunakaran will be seen essaying a supportive role. The female leads are yet to be finalised," read a statement from production house Thirukumaran Entertainment.

"Iraivia is Karthik's third venture after critically acclaimed films "Pizza" and "Jigarthanda".

Thirukumaran Entertainment, Iraivi will be the production house’s eleventh venture, stated the producer in the press note.

"Iraivia" also marks Karthik's third project under Thirukumaran Entertainment's banner. Karthik has opted to work with the same technical crew that worked in his last directorial. The director is yet looking for other cast and crew members for the movie, who opened up auditions through his recently launched 'Bench Cast'. (Benchcast.com)

Bench Cast is an online platform that brings talents and creators in one place. A one-stop shop for casting that enables aspiring actors to realize their dreams and opportunities and facilitate film makers to tap fresh talents at a click. Interested and talented persons can register for the auditions. Apply to 'IRAIVI' under 'Casting Projects' section in Bench Cast.

The heroines in Iravi are yet to signed up. As per the press note, the shooting of Iraivi will commence in April this year and the director is busy with the pre production work right now.