Mani Ratnam's next to go on floors Oct 6

Chennai: Filmmaker Mani Ratnam will start filming his yet-untitled Tamil project starting Oct 6.

Malayalam superstar Mammootty's son Dulquer Salmaan plays the lead in the film.

"Last day of shoot for 'Shamitabh' tonight (Wednesday). Will be starting Mani (Ratnam) film from October 6. I am walking the path with the force which guides me (sic)," cinematographer P.C. Sreeram tweeted.

The filmmaker is reuniting with Sreeram in the upcoming project after a decade. The duo last worked together in Tamil romantic-drama 'Alaipayuthey'.

The film's leading lady is yet to be finalised.