After establishing himself as a successful film distributor, Ramanathan, managing director, Abirami Mega Mall, has ventured into film production. His maiden production venture titled 'Panchamirtham' is currently being shot in the exotic locales of Ooty.

The movie went to floors recently in which Nasser plays a prominent role. Jayaram, Samiksha and actress Saranya are also in the cast.

The movie directed by Raju Eswaran, associate director for Rajinikanth's English movie 'Blood Stone', has musical score by Sundar C Babu. L Ganapathy has penned the dialogues.

'The film has been designed as an entertainer and will have a blend of commercial elements and a contemporary fantasy story. All the artistes have done tremendous jobs,' said Raju Easwaran.

Dwelling further he said, 'Mareesan, a mythological character in Ramayana comes alive today. Can he overcome the guilt for being a party to the kidnapping of Seetha is the crux of the story. However, it's no mythological film, he added.

The movie would be released in the second week of December, said Raju Eswaran.

A song featuring Saranya Mohan was shot in Ooty and actress-cum-dance master Gayathri Jayaram choreographed it.