Chennai, April 23 : The next film of actor Kavin, who shot to fame with his critically acclaimed, heart-touching romantic drama 'Dada', is to be directed by debutant director Praveen Paramasivan, its makers have now announced.

Taking to his X timeline, actor Kavin, shared the announcement poster of the new film, which is tentatively being referred to as Kavin 11 and said, "Glad to join hands with #BeyondPictures & @dir Pravin for this special journey. @jaivarda04 @proyuvraaj."

The makers, for their part, announced, "From our heartsâ?¦ to a piece of life youâ??ll see yourself in. Welcoming Kavin @Kavin m 0431 to be a part of something close to our hearts. Written and directed by @dir Pravin. Produced by @jaivarda04. In association with @SushmaCineArts @RedactedStud1os @homescreenent. Shoot begins soon."

Sources close to the unit of the film say that this film will be a family drama, a genre that Kavin hasn't explored so far. Says a source, "This film will revolve around around family emotions. It will showcase contemporary lifestyles and try to highlight the nuances in relationships. The film will be a proper commercial entertainer and will be made in such a way that it appeals to all sections of the audience."

Shooting for this untitled project, which happens to be the eleventh film of actor Kavin, is likely to begin by the end of May, sources point out and inform that the film is to be made on a lavish scale.

For the unaware, Praveen Paramasivan, who is making his debut as a director with this film, served as the first associate of director Ramkumar Balakrishnan, who is best known for having made the National Award winning film, 'Parking'.

The film is to be produced by Jaivarda on behalf of Beyond Pictures on a lavish scale, sources claim and add that the film is to be presented by Sushma Cine Arts and Beyond Pictures together.

/IANS