The Tamil version of ‘3 Idiots’, which would star Vijay, Jeeva and Srikanth in lead roles and would be directed by Shankar, is likely to be launched on 6th December, it is reliably learnt. The film is to be produced by Gemini Film Circuit.

Telugu hottie Ileana, who debuted as heroine in the Tamil film ‘Kedi’ many years ago before moving on to Tollywood where she reigns supreme now, makes a comeback in Tamil films by playing the lead role in the Tamil version, which is yet to be named. Ileana plays Kareena Kapoor’s role in the original version.

Sathyaraj, the veteran actor, might play Ileana’s father in the film. For playing the lead role in the Tamil and Telgu version of ‘3 Idiots’, Ileana is said to have been paid a whopping sum of Rs.1.5 crores by the producer.

Mahesh Babu, the leading Telugu hero, plays the lead role among the three heroes in the Telugu version.