Jayaram in Suriya's 'Masss'?

Rumours are spreading high that Malayalam actor Jayaram will play a major role in Suriya's much-awaited film "Masss". The film, directed hit film-maker Venkat Prabhu also has Nayanthara and Amy Jackson in the lead roles.

No official announcement is yet made regarding Jayaram's screen space in the film but the rumours are that he will play a critical role in this upcoming project. He had earlier acted in Venkat Prabhu's "Saroja" (2012) in a villain role.

Jayaram is also waiting for the release of his upcoming Tamil film, "Uthama Villain", starring Kamal Hassan where he plays the character named Jacob Zachariah. He had also appeared in the role of an army man in Vijay's "Thuppakki" (2012) directed by AR Murugadoss.

"Masss" is touted as the first Tamil film to be shot completely in 3D from the beginning. Even though not much is revealed about this film, it is said to be a horror comedy film.

The film is also expected to have lot of comedy and action like any other Venkat Prabhu film. Premgi Amaren will also play a major role in the film. "Masss" is Venkat Prabhu's sixth film after "Chennai 600028", "Saroja", "Goa", "Mankatha" and "Biriyani".

The film is more special for music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja. This is his sixth film with Venkat Prabhu and his seventh film with Suriya after "Povellam Kettupar", "Nandha", "Mounam Pesiyathe", "Perazhagan", "Vel" and "Anjaan".

The music composer is also composing songs for Nayanthara for the eighth time. They have previously worked together for films like "Kalvanin Kadhali", "Vallavan Billa", "Yaradi Nee Mohini", "Aegan", "Boss Engira Bhaskaran" and "Arrambam".

The film will also be the 50^th film for editor Praveen KL. The screenplay of "Masss" is written jointly by Venkat Prabhu and Madhan Karky and the cinematography is done by RD Rajashekar.

The film is produced by KE Gnanavel Raja under the banner of Studio Green.

Meanwhile, Suriya is awaiting the release of "Anjaan" on 15 August.