The shooting of Thirunaal which has Jiiva and Nayanthara in the lead roles will commence during this week at Kumbakkonam.

Jiiva after Yaan was listening to many stories. Finally he was impressed by the story narrated by Ramnath.

So he gave his nod. Nayanthara has been signed for the female lead role. After Thenavattu, Jiiva is donning the role of a village youngster.

Talking about the film Ramnath said, Nayanthara is playing a homely Pre-KG teacher and Jiiva is playing a local rowdy character.

This film is an amalgamation of comedy, romance and action. Mammoth sets have been erected in Kumbakkonam to shoot the film. M Senthil Kumar is producing the film under the banner Kothandapani Films. Sree is composing the music while Mahesh Muthusamy will be handling the camera. Super Subbarayan will choreograph the stunts.