The Bollywood actor is the latest to join the long list of artists in the Rajini film His performance in Aaranya Kaandam was much appreciated and now, Jackie Shroff is all set to dazzle in another Tamil film.

It's none other than the Rajini film Kochadaiyaan! The film, which is in the news for its star-studded cast, added the versatile Bollywood star to its team.

Confirming the news, Soundarya Rajinikanth - who is overseeing the project - said, "Yes, Jackie is playing an important role in the film. He was in Chennai a couple of days ago and we have started production work with him.

" The film, which will most likely have Bollywood actress Katrina as its female lead, already has Sarath Kumar, Aadhi, Nasser and Shobana in vital roles.

This is not the first time that Jackie is sharing screenspace with Rajinikanth - the two starred in the Hindi flick Uttar Dakshin. It is said that the two are close friends and that Rajinikanth even went to attend Jackie's marriage in Mumbai.