


The film received mixed reviews, but the film became a hit at the box office. The film starring Dhanush, Hansika Motwani and Manisha Koirala. In 2011, he made Mappillai, remake of the 1989 film Mappillai. The film, distributed by Sun Pictures, was also a hit. In 2009, he directed Padikathavan starring Dhanush, Tamannaah and due his busy schedule, Vadivelu has been replaced by comedian Vivek. The following year, Suraj made his third film Marudhamalai, featured Arjun, Nila and again comedian Vadivelu, despite mixed reviews, the film was a hit. In 2006, he made his directorial comeback through Thalai Nagaram, starring his mentor Sundar C., Jyothirmayi and Vadivelu. Sarathkumar and Devayani, the film was a critical and commercial failure. Suraj directed his first film in 1998 Moovendhar which featured R. on Arunachalam starring Rajinikanth and he was the co-director of the film Janakiraman. In 1997, he continued to assist Sundar C. on his comedy films Ullathai Allitha and Mettukudi. He has also joined the cast of Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited 65th movie 'Beast'.In 1996, Suraj began working as an assistant director to Sundar C.

Meanwhile, Selvaraghavan has finished shooting for 'Saani Kaayidham'. Dhanush is also busy in Bollywood with 'Atrangi Re' with Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan and a trillingual film with Sekhar Kammula. He also has 'Thiruchitrambalam' directed by Mithran R Jawahar and Selvaraghavan's 'Aayirathil Oruvan 2' in the pipeline. On the workfront, Dhanush is currently working with Director Karthik Naren in 'Maaran'. Sources in the know have also revealed that a big set for the film is erected for the same. The shoot of the film, which was delayed since both Dhanush and Selavraghavan were busy with their other projects, is expected to start early next week. Dhanush was seen stylishly laughing in the poster with a cigar. Kalaipuli S Thanu is producing ‘Naane Varuven’ and Yuvan Shankar Raja, who has earlier worked in many movies of Selvaraghavan is scoring music for this project. The first look poster of 'Naane Varuven' was released during the occasion of Pongal, and raised the anticipation levels among the fans.
