Chennai: Actor Sasikumar will portray an Indian National Army (INA) officer in the upcoming historical war drama Death Railway, directed by Dharani Rasendran.
A glimpse of the film was released on the occasion of the director’s birthday, offering a look at the story set against the backdrop of World War II in 1944 and India’s freedom struggle.
The film features battle sequences involving the Japanese army’s advance from Burma towards India. Alongside the historical narrative, the makers have also woven a love story into the plot.
Sasikumar plays the lead role, while Samuthirakani, Seyon, Kishore, Bhavani Sre and Shivada appear in key roles. Actor Ashok Selvan will make a special appearance.
The film is produced by J Kamalakannan under the banner of J K Film International. Dharani Rasendran has written the story and screenplay and is directing the project.
