Madhushalini who played Arya's demure love interest in Avan Ivan has just been signed on for Osthi. Directed by Dharani the film is a remake of Dabangg and will have Silambarasan and Richa in the lead roles. Jithan Ramesh also has a crucial role and Madhushalini has been cast opposite him.
Mahie Gill did this role in the original. Madhushalini is happy about being part of this Dharani and Simbhu project and is confident that she will get noticed. She says that Avan Ivan was a great learning experience and she is looking forward to working on her second film which is entirely different offering her a chance to show off her acting skills.