Associates of director Mani Ratnam are stepping into the spotlight with their own directorial projects in the Tamil film industry.
It now seems to be the season of Manirathinam's associates keen to make a mark for themselves in the Tamil film industry.
Director Kannan, a trusted lieutenanat of Manirathinam is all excited as his 'Jeyam Kondaan' will hit the screens on Friday. Produced by Sathyajothi Thyagarajan, 'Jeyam Kondaan' features Vinay, Bhavana and Lekha Washington. Similarly Manirathinam's associate Dinesh Selvaraj is making a thriller titled 'Kathi Kappal' which features Meera Vasudevan in key role. The shooting for the movie is almost completed.
Rumours are also abuzz that actress Simran has evinced keen interest to direct films and that she has joined hands with Manirathinam. She is supposedly ready to work as Manirathinam's associate in his forthcoming directorial venture starring Vikram and Aishwarya Rai.