Everyone remembers director Vasanth’s Aasai as a film which helped Ajith rise to fame. It seems that Ajith was not the first choice for the film, but Suriya was considered. But Suriya, who was working in the garment industry, rejected the offer as he had no plans of stepping into the film industry and the offer went to Ajith after the director liked his performance in his debut film Amaravathi. After a few years, the director approached Suriya again for Nerukku Ner and Suriya agreed. Director Vasanth seems to be happy to see Suriya reach great heights as an actor and for the down-to-earth person he is.

Director Vasanth’s next is Moondru Per Moondru Kadal in which Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Mukhtha Bhanu, newcomers Surveen Chawla and Lasini play the lead roles. The film is slated for a March release.