What happened to Ajith's film?

A couple of months ago Sivaji Productions had announced that it will produce a film with Ajith in the lead. Sameera Reddy was signed up to play his on screen pair. But, unfortunately, director Gautham Menon, who was supposed to have commenced the film in September, was tied up with Vaaranam Aayiram and Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam.

Later on he also returned the advance paid to him by Sivaji Productions. Due to this, Ajith's project was left hanging in the balance.

Meanwhile, the production house is scouting for a suitable director to take up the project. Vishnuvardhan, the director of Billa, was a strong contender in the race, but his present commitment with Sarvam seems to halt the progress as he will be available only after March. Other established directors like Prabhu Deva and KS Ravi Kumar are also busy with their own projects and are not in a position to take up Ajith's venture. It now looks like that all Ajith just needs is a suitable director.