EXCITING: Seetha Ramam music composer joins Samuthirakani for a thriller flick - Ponniyin Selvan lyricist on board! Full details here!

Samuthirakani is a well-known filmmaker who has also acted in many Tamil language films. He has been a part of many hit films in multiple languages and this year along he acted in Ajith Kumar's starter film Thunivu, 'Thalapathy' Vijay's father's Naan Kadavul Illai, Thalaikoothal and the recent Dhanush flim Vaathi/Sir and the Telugu film that has Nani in the lead role Dasara. The next project of the director-turned-actor has been announced with the critically acclaimed director Nandha Periyasamy. The filmmaker show made his debut with the film Oru Kalluriyin Kathai. He recently wrote the Hindi film Rashmi Rocket which featured popular actress Taapsee Pannu in the lead role. He also won an award for the film. 

A recent report from the makers of Samuthirakani's next the film has stated that it was launched with a Pooja ceremony today and that it will be a thriller. The makers have said that the film will also feature Naadodigal fame Ananya, veteran director Bharathiraja and Nassar in lead roles. The makers have also said that the film will be a racy thriller that also has elements that instigate feelings of humanism. They have also said that the filming will happen in Megamalai, Kumili and Munnar along the Kerala border of Tamil Nadu in a single schedule. Vishal Chandrasekhar who melted the hearts of listeners with his songs in the blockbuster film Seetha Ramam is set to compose music for the film. The songs will have lyrics penned by lyricist Ilango Krishnan, Director Rajumurugan and Snehan. The makers have tentatively titled the film as Production No:1 and more updates about the film will be released soon.

Samuthirakani has an interesting lineup of filming as he is said to be a part of Kamal Haasan's next film Indian 2 and Ram Charan’s Game Changer. The director is also remaking his recent directorial film Vinodhaya Sitham in Telugu.