Nandita to star in Dhanush's first production venture Ethir Neechal

South actress Nandita has been roped in for Dhanush's first production ventureEthir Neechal. The actress, who will be playing the second female lead in the film, will share screen space with Priya Anand, who is the main female lead.

"I’m playing an athlete in the film opposite Siva. It is a very different role. I will be sharing the screen space with Priya Anand (the main female lead)," Nandita told IANS. The film will be directed by Senthil, ex associate of Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaran. Nandita, who made her debut with Tamil romantic-comedyAttakathi, has signed another Tamil film calledNalanum Nandhiniyum.