Karthik, Gautham's father and himself a sought after actor, not very long ago, revealed he just din't bother about Gautham's maiden project, since he was in the most able hands of Mani Ratnam.

He went on to add that he has surrendered Gautham to (in the hands of) Mani and he is very happy about it.Gautham's pair is another debutant Thulasi Nair, whose pics or stills are still under wraps.

The first look posters of Kadal that have just come out carry the authentic Mani Ratnam stamp..