Chennai, Jul 1 (IANS): Popular playwright and actor S. Ve Shekher, known for films such as "Varumayin Niram Sivappu" and "Payanangal Mudivathillai", will be seen in a prominent role in his comeback Tamil-Telugu bilingual "Win".

Shekher was last seen in 2008 Tamil comedy "Yenga Rasi Nalla Rasi" with late actor Murali.

"He was totally bowled by the script and instantly agreed to be part of the project. He was keen to work with us because he was convinced that we have a winning team," the film's director, Vinod Kumar, said in a statement.

Known best for his work as a comedian, Shekher is a renowned stage actor in Tamil Nadu. Some of his prominent plays include "Crazy Thieves in Pallavakkam", "Mahabharathill Mangaatha" and "Kaadhula Poo".

Shekher will share the screen space with Jai Akash, Angel Jitendra, Subas, Kavya, Nikita, Kousalya, Dinesh Nair, Ganja Karuppu, Manobala and Nasser in "Win", which is currently in post-production phase.

"Win" will be released under the banner of Rahmath Productions in Telugu and by Jai Balaji Movie Makers in Tamil.