Fans of model-turned-actress Disha Patani have all reasons to rejoice as the actress is all set to make her Tamil film debut soon. To make her Kollywood entry even bigger, she will be seen as the main female lead in actor-turned-director Sundar C's Rs. 400 crore ambitious project Sanghamitra.

Earlier, the makers had decided to cast Shruti Haasan as the leading heroine of the film. But now, Disha Patani has replaced Kamal Haasan's daughter to play the female lead in Sanghamitra.

"Disha Patani was finalized by the team almost a month back. Since the pre-production of the film, which includes extensive concept art designing and wide-ranging costume selection to match the eighth century backdrop, is consuming a lot of time, the makers have maintained a stoic silence about signing her," a source close to the film said.

Produced by Sri Thenandal Films, Sanghamitra stars Jayam Ravi and Arya in main lead roles. The music of the film has been composed by AR Rahman.