Jackie Shroff roped in for Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan

Versatile Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, whose performance in Tamil film Aaranya Kaandam received a lot of accolades, is all set to re-enter the Kollywood again. Well, the 52-year-old has been roped in for Rajinikanth's magnum opus Kochadaiyaan.

Producer and director Soundarya Rajinikanth has confirmed the news. She said that Jackie Shroff has been signed to play a pivotal role in the forthcoming film. In fact, the actor was recently in Chennai and he has taken part in the production works.

Jackie Shroff is also said to be a good friend of superstar Rajinikanth. They had earlier worked together in a Bollywood film titled Uttar Dakshin.

Sneha, Sarath Kumar, Shobana, Aadhi are the other actors to be signed for Kochadaiyaan. The movie is expected to hit the floors shortly.