Shiva is going great guns. From 'Chennai 28' to 'Va-Quarter Cutting', he has been gaining admirers from unexpected quarters.

Gautham Menon who recently saw 'Va-Quarter Cutting' was excessively impressed with the histrionics of Shiva. After laughing to all his one liners, Gautham immediately called Shiva to appreciate him for the terrific comedy.

The call which was made to congratulate Shiva grew up into a senior conversation and at the end of it Gautham signed Shiva for a film under his direction. The new film will show Shiva in an avatar which is not likely of him. He will for the first time be a romantic hero in Gautham style.

The movie will start rolling after Gautham completes his Hindi remake of 'VTV' in February. Music for the film, in all probability, will be scored by AR Rahman.