According to the latest reports, Dawn Pictures have signed Santhanam to pair up with STR as a comedian in the latter’s next film, which is touted to begin soon. Santhanam demanded a salary of 13 crores, which has been accepted by the makers, who have reportedly also processed the advance to him.

The shoot for the film is said to start off soon, and will be wrapped up within a period of just 3 months. STR49 is said to be on the backdrop of a college, and has an action thriller element in it as well. The film is said to have Kayadu Lohar playing the female lead, with music to be composed by Sai Abhyankar.