We all know that unlike VTV, Vaanam and Podaa Podi, STR's Vettai Mannan will have lots of action with a strong comedy element. Interestingly, debutant directorNelson has earlier worked with Simbu in Manmadhan and Vallavan. According to the director, in the film Simbu plays a person who appears to be a villain, but ends up being the hero. He also revealed that Vettai Mannan is not a regular gangster flick and the film deals with a completely different aspect of a gangster's life. Jai of Subramaniapuram fame will play an important role (as Simbu's friend) in this film. Hansika Motwani and Deeksha Seth are the leading ladies. Yuvanshankar Raja will compose its music. Vettai Mannan, an action-packed gangster story, is Simbu's costliest film till date (30 to 40 crores).