In a surprising revelation, celebrated Tamil director Gautham Menon, known for his recent hit ‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu,’ has emerged from a year-long hiatus from directing. During a recent interaction as a Tamil commentator at the CWC semifinal match between India and New Zealand, Menon shared insights with RJ Balaji, divulging details about his upcoming directorial venture.
Having previously focused on acting in his films, Gautham Menon, a stalwart in the Tamil film industry, declared his return to the director’s chair with a cricket-themed project. The acclaimed director, renowned for his romantic and action films, expressed his enthusiasm for exploring the world of cricket in his next cinematic endeavor.
Menon revealed that his new film’s narrative draws inspiration from the lives of two legendary Indian cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli. The storyline revolves around the camaraderie of two friends who journey from district-level cricket to state tournaments together.
Gautham Menon, having showcased his cricket acumen during the CWC semifinal, has piqued the interest of fans with this unexpected shift in genre. The director was last seen in the film ‘Leo,’ featuring Vijay in the lead role, where he portrayed the character of a forest ranger in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial.
Currently generating buzz with the impending release of his long-anticipated directorial ‘Dhruva Natchathiram,’ starring Chiyaan Vikram, Menon remains actively engaged in film promotions. The film is scheduled to hit the silver screens on November 24, and eager fans are being kept informed with regular updates from the filmmakers.
