Debutant director Sri Ganesh is all set with his maiden directorial, 8 Thottakal, which is an intense crime-thriller. Produced by Vetrivel Saravana Cinemas, this film is all set to hit the theatres on April 7 along with Mani Ratnam’s Kaatru Veliyidai. Actor Vetri and Aparna Balamurali play the lead role in the movie. Vetri will be seen as a subtle cop in the movie. Initially, he was apprehensive about playing the role of a police officer in his debut film. But, it was Sri Ganesh confidence that has helped him to portray the role with ease.