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The Oscar‑winning actress posted on Instagram that she’s begun shooting a new Tamil movie with director R. Balki, their first venture together since 2009’s Paa.
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The Oscar‑winning actress posted on Instagram that she’s begun shooting a new Tamil movie with director R. Balki, their first venture together since 2009’s Paa.

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Vidya Balan announced her collaboration with R. Balki on a new Tamil project, sharing a script‑holding Instagram snap. The reunion follows their 2009 hit Paa, and comes as she lines up roles in Jailer 2 and a comedy with Akshay Kumar.

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Vidya Balan posted a behind‑the‑scenes snap on Instagram, signalling the start of a new Tamil movie with director R. Balki, their first joint venture since Paa. Details remain under wraps as she balances roles in Jailer 2 and a comedy with Akshay Kumar.