PADMA Shri and the National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan, who was recently seen in the period film Raja Shivaji, is set to reunite with filmmaker R Balki for a new Tamil film. The yet-to-betitled film marks their first collaboration after 17 years. They earlier worked together on Paa which was released in 2009. Recenty, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared 2 pictures of herself. The first picture is a monochromatic picture, and shows her seated on a couch. She wrote on the picture, “A quiet moment before the madness begins”.

The 2nd picture shows her with a script in hand, sporting spectacles and a long braid.

 

She wrote on the picture, “New Beginnings #NewTamilFilm with #RBalki”. While Vidya has kept details of the project under wraps, her post appears to confirm that she has begun work on the Tamil film. The new project has also sparked curiosity, particularly as it brings her together with Balki once again. The two previously collaborated on Paa, making this their first film together since the 2009 release. The film is another addition to the actress’ solid line-up. She will be seen as Kantha in the Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2,. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 15, 2026.