The name STR always makes headlines. The extraordinary talent that he is, anything he does goes on to become top news. There have been a lot of reports about STR signing up, then backing out, then re-joining Venkat Prabhu's Maanaadu, have all done the rounds before it was finally confirmed that STR would indeed be working on this project. The producer of film Suresh Kamatchi celebrated his birthday yesterday. Though, no special update or posters regarding Maanaadu were released by the team yet the film was trending throughout the day because of the love people still have for Simbu and his films. Suresh Kamatchi has now issued a statement thanking all Simbu fans who he now considers has his own brothers. Read out his statement: 
 
“Yesterday was a very special day for me, it is all because of Simbu and his ardent fans. I started Maanaadu with one person, just one brother Simbu but because of him now he has gifted me lakhs of his fans as my brothers. I thank every single one of them from the bottom of my heart. I guess, the word thanks alone is not enough for the kind of love you have been showing upon me. I know, how important Maanaadu film is to all of us. No matter, what struggle, I may undergo, I will make sure, Maanaadu turns out to be a successful film for Simbu and that would be my return gift to you all. We will win, we will win together. You have given me the confidence that every producer needs while making a film. I now have the strength to face any issues, thanks to the tonic you have given me. I hope to make good use of it in the coming days. Thanks once again, Suresh Kamatchi - Director/producer.” 
 
The gorgeous looking Kalyani Priyadarshan has been brought on-board Maanaadu, Bharathiraja and Thalapathy Vijay's father SA Chandrasekar, Karunakaran and Premgi Amaren are among the cast sheet list. Richard M Nathan will be handling the cinematography for Maanaadu. Venkat Prabhu's regular editor Praveen KL would be handling the chops, while Sekar will be taking care of the art department. Rajeevan has been roped in as the Production Designer for Maanaadu.