Few days back we had reported that Jyothika will be teaming up with director Radha Mohan for the Tamil remake of Vidya Balan starrer “Tumhari Sulu”. The news has been made official by the makers of the film.

Jyothika’s last outing with Radha Mohan was the critically acclaimed Mozhi which released in 2007. Jyothika won a lot of accolades for her performance in Mozhi.

The duo is all set to repeat their ‘Mozhi’ magic again!

Press Release: ‘TUMHARI SULU’ TO BE REMADE IN TAMIL

Renowned actress Jyotika to play VidyaBalan’s award -  winning character of a night RJ

Renowned actress Jyotika will play VidyaBalan’s character of Sulu, the housewife-turned-night RJ who becomes an instant hit and perseveres to balance her life as a home-maker and career woman.

Radha Mohan, who will direct the Tamil version, said, “I am excited to be directing such an appreciated film like Tumhari Sulu, and with Jyotika, with whom we had a great association in Mozhi.I was impressed with the realistic presentation of Tumhari Sulu and hope to re-create the magic in Tamil with Jyotika.”

Jyotika said,  “I am a big Vidya (Balan) fan.I love her voice and command over Hindi, which is rare in Bollywood today. I’ve watched every Vidya film, and Tumhari Sulu,in my opinion, is her most lovable work. I feel honoured to be stepping into her shoes. Kudos to the producers and toSuresh (Triveni) for making such a lively, honest, real and feel-good film!”

Said producer G. Dhananjayan of BOFTA Media Works India, “I am glad that Tanuj(Garg)facilitatedthe rights sale of such a wonderful film byT-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment. We are excited that the film is going to be reprised by a fine actor like Jyotika and directed by the hugely accomplished Radha Mohan.”

Remarked Vidya Balan, “As a Tamil ponnu (girl), I feel happy about our film being remade in Tamil. Tumhari Sulu is a hugely special film for me and I wish Jyotika all the best in spreading the Sulu love!”

TUMHARI SULU in Tamil – Cast & Crew Details

Lead Heroine: Jyotika Suriya

Story: Suresh Triveni

Screenplay and Direction: Radha Mohan

Director of Cinematography: Mahesh Muthuswami

Editor: Praveen KL

Public Relations: Johnson

Executive Producer: S. Saravanan

Financial Controller: CA Gokul

Produced by: G. Dhananjayan of Creative Entertainers and Distributors for BOFTA Media Works India

Other artistes and technicians are under finalization.