Actor Karthik, son Gautham Karthik to share screen space

Chennai Oct 1 (IANS) Veteran actor Karthik and his son Gautham Karthik are set to share screen space for the first time in a yet-untitled upcoming Tamil film it was announced on Sunday.

To be directed by Thiru the project will explore the relationship between a father and son.

Karthik and Gautham will be seen playing father and son.

"It s a story that explores the relationship between a father and son. I m making Karthik sir and Gautham play father-son. It s set in a middle-class household. While Gautham plays a boxer Karthik sir will be seen as a government employee " Thiru told IANS.

Gautham is thrilled about the project but he is slightly nervous to act alongside his father.

"I have never been nervous to act with anyone. Since it s going to be my father and we are working together for the first time I m nervous as well as excited. So far we have kept our careers separate but we will be observing each other from close quarters " Gautham said.

Basking in the success of his latest Tamil outing "Hara Hara Mahadevaki" Gautham says the father-son bond will be the highlight of the film.

"The film has action but the biggest highlight will be the relationship I will share with my father. I m thrilled about this project. I recently returned after training for three weeks in Bangkok to play a boxer. I can t wait to start shooting for this project " he added.

To be produced by G. Dhananjayan s Creative Entertainers and Distributors the project will roll from November.

--IANS
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