Samantha Prabhu to star in Downton Abbey director’s next film

South Indian star Samantha Prabhu has bagged a Hollywood project with Downton Abbey director Philip John's latest directorial "'Arrangements of Love".

The plot revolves around the quest of a Welsh-Indian man to find his estranged father with an impromptu visit to his homeland.

Samantha will be seen playing a bisexual Tamil woman running her own detective agency. Her character comes from an ultra-traditional family, and her parents want her to have an arranged marriage.

Arrangements of Love' is a movie adaptation of author Timeri N. Murari's 2004 best-selling novel of the same title.

Samantha took to Twitter and shared her excitement on bagging the role in the film of Philip John. Looking back at her journey, she wrote, "A whole new world. I last auditioned in 2009 for Ye Maya Chesave. 12 years later, after auditioning again, I felt the very same nervousness."

The 'Family Man' actor further added, "I guess it's not everyday you get to audition for a BAFTA-winning critically-acclaimed director of your most-favourite series, Downtown Abbey. Jumping for joy that you picked me, Sir." Sharing that she can't wait to begin her journey, Samantha thanked the film's producer, Sunitha Tati and Guru Films for giving her the opportunity.

The film is expected to commence shooting in August, 2022.