
director samuthirakani, who started off with movies like Unnai Saranadaindhen, Neranja Manasu, etc, went on to succeed as a director with the sasikumar Starrer Nadodigal which gave him an identity, and following that, he also turned an actor and acted in many movies.
He continued acting and directing and starred in lead roles in movies like Appa, Thondan, Saatai, Aan Devathai, etc, and also supporting roles in movies like Velaiyilla Pattathari, kaala, and many other movies, besides also playing a villain in few movies.
Now, he is all set to make his tollywood debut as an actor, as he has been roped in to play a crucial role in SS rajamouli directorial biggie rrr, the multistarrer that has Mega Powerstar Ramcharan and jr ntr as the leads, and the movie also has priyamani as part of the cast. In this case, now team ponniyin selvan has also indicated that priyamani is a part of the movie and her role is kept as a surprise factor. The periodic movie already has prominent actors like karthi, jayam ravi, trisha, and so on. Now, Priyamani's inclusion has added more value to the casting.