Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for Uyarndha Manidhan, his Tamil debut

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan is making his way into Tamil cinema after such a long career, with SJ Suryah’s upcoming film in Uyarndha Manidhan. Directed by Tamizhvannan of Kalvanin Kadhali fame, the film is said to be an intense drama with political touches.

The veteran has given in a straight call sheet of 40 days for the film, and will be canning his portions in and around Chennai. The film is touted to hit the screens by the end of the year.