Shivarajkumar's upcoming film Aryan which got stalled because of the sudden demise of Veteran director S Rajendra Babu will now be directed by Chi Gurudutt. The director has earlier made films like Samara, Datta and Kamannana Makkalu. After the demise of Rajendra Babu, the producers were in a fix as to continue the film with a new director or shelve the project. Producers Kamar and Nargis Babu decided to go ahead with a new director. After many suggestions, they have finally selected Chi Gurudutt. The director wanted to make a film with Shivarajkumar for a long time. Gurudutt's dream is coming true in this way.