Top Kollywood actor-director R Parthiban will be seen playing a crucial role in Ram Charan Teja's forthcoming film "Rachcha", which is being made at a whopping budget by director Sampath Nandi.

According to sources, Parthiban, who is popular in Tamil film industry, for movies such as "Pudhiya Paadhai", "Housefull" and "Vithagan", was initially reluctant to do the role in "Rachcha".

'However, when Sampath Nandi narrated the script and Parthiban's character in it, the Kollywood personality was very much impressed and expressed his consent to be part of the project,' add sources.

With Tamannah playing the heroine, "Rachcha" is being made at a budget of Rs. 32 crore. The movie is taking shape fast and is expected to be a summer release.