UTV Motion Pictures has announced its next film in Tamil, co-produced with Vishal Film Factory titled Naan Sigappu Manithan starring popular Vishal and Lakshmi Menon. The film is written and directed by Thiru, who last film was Samar with Vishal.

Naan Sigappu Manithan is a romantic action thriller with a new storyline, though the title is that of an old Rajinikanth film. The shoot of the film starts in the last week of November.

Popular music director Thaman will compose the music for the film. The cinematography will be handled by Richard M. Nathan, editing by Anthony L. Ruben and Art Direction by Jackie

Background: Vishal Film Factory initially signed Jai for the movie, later replaced by Vishal himself.

G Dhananjayan, Chief, South Business – Studios, Disney UTV said : " We are impressed with Thiru's storytelling and are confident he will deliver an outstanding film with Vishal. Though the title of the film is borrowed from a 1985 Super Hit film starring superstar Rajinikanth, it is a new subject untold in Tamil cinema and we look forward to the release of the film."

Vishal of Vishal Film Factory (VFF) and the lead actor of the film said "VFF is proud and happy to be associated with UTV to produce our second film venture this November with Thiru. With all your love and support, we are aiming to complete the film in one schedule and release in summer 2014.