Actor Dhanush's new production Naanum Rowdy Dhaan gets rolling

The new Tamil film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan starring and Nayantara in the lead and produced by superstar Dhanush begun its shoot in Chennai on Wednesday.

"The film's regular shooting started today (Wednesday). A few scenes are expected to be canned on the first day," said a source from the film's unit.

Being directed by Vignesh Shivan, the film is said to be high on comedy.

Dhanush, who turned producer last year with Tamil drama Ethir Neechal, recently scored a blockbuster with Vela Illa Pattathari.

On the acting front, he's currently busy shooting for Tamil comedy Maari, while awaiting release of romantic-drama Anegan.

In Bollywood, he has Shamitabh getting ready for release.