Chocolate hero Vinay, who made his debut in late cinematographer-director Jeeva's Unnale Unnale, is back to face the camera, after a break.

He will be seen playing a crucial role in Bharathiraja's Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum. "The comeback movie of ace director Bharathiraja will also mark the comeback of Vinay", sources say.

The film will have Iniya of Vaagai Sooda Vaa fame as heroine. This Malayalee actor, who has done a couple of award-winning flicks such as Dhalamarmarangal and Saira and a short film Ammu, is keen on making a mark in Tamil cinema.

"I am happy about the response I've been receiving for Vaagai Sooda Vaa. Now I have completed shooting for Mounaguru featuring Arulnidhi as the hero. The good news is I have been signed up by director Bharathiraja for his forthcoming Annakodiyum Kodiveeranum. Bharathiraja-sir mentioned that I look like yesteryear actor Radha on screen," says Iniya.

Bharathiraja's movie to sign G V Prakash to compose music instead of his favorite Ilayaraja has also surprised many. The shooting for the movie commenced recently in Theni, Madurai.