Will it be Samantha for Siva Karthikeyan in Rajinimurugan?

Siva Karthikeyan is currently shooting for Taana directed by EthirNeechal director RS Durai Senthilkumar. The Maan Karate actor will be next teaming up with Varutha Padatha Valibar Sangam director Ponram for a new film.

Buzz is that svelte beauty Samantha has been considered for the female lead to pair opposite Siva Karthikeyan. Samantha is currently part of Vijay's 'Kaththi', Suriya's Anjaan and Vikram's 'Patthu Enrathukulla' in Tamil.

The film has been titled Rajini Murugan. Soori who shared equal screen space with Siva Karthikeyan in VPVS is also on board. Raj Kiran has been roped in for a pivotal role. He will be playing Siva Karthikeyan's grandfather. The film is expected to go on floors in August. Rajini Murugan will be produced by Lingusamy's Thirrupathi Brothers.