Katrina Kaif Rajnikanth to star in Kochadaiyaan

Katrina Kaif has scored the first big showbiz coup of 2012 - she's bagged the coveted role opposite legendary actor Rajinikanth in Kochadaiyaan, being directed by his daughter, Soundarya Ashwin.

 Soundarya confirms the news saying, "Yes, we are indeed in talks with Katrina and we will let you know soon." The schedules and date are being adjusted and negotiated.

Kochadaiyaan, an epic love story of a king who is a devotee of Lord Shiva, will be shot in 3D. Katrina is currently busy shooting for Yashraj production along with Shah Rukh Khan but has assured to do this film and give her dates. The first look of ‘Kochadaiyaan’ will be unveiled in the third week of January. Rajinikanth will sport long flowing tresses for the part.

 The music has been composed by Oscar winner AR Rahman who has reportedly signed 130 musicians from Germany to record the background score for the film. Most portions of the film have already been shot and once Katrina wraps up Yash Chopra's next opposite Shah Rukh Khan, she will be ready to work with this "Rana" for the first time!

 Speaking of Rana, Deepika Padukone was slated to star opposite Rajinikanth in this period drama, which has been postponed repeatedly due to the superstar's illness and long convalescence. Some reports say the work on the film will now resume after Kochadaiyaan.