AN ART DIRECTOR GETS INTO ACTING

Veerasekaran is a film that has Veerasamar and Amala Paul playing the lead roles. Veerasamar was an art director before deciding to don the greasepaint. The film is produced by Thuvar G Chandrasekar, who has done a cameo in the film.

According to Veerasekaran's director Satheesh Kumar, he had a businessman role in the film and was scouting for a suitable face. When the producer walked into the sets, he felt that he would fit the bill perfectly. After much persuasion, the producer decided to don the role.

The story, screenplay and dialogues are penned by Satheesh Kumar. SV Ezhil Selvan has wielded the camera and Sujan Madhav has scored the music. The film's hero Veerasamar has taken charge of the art direction. Knockout Nanda has choreographed the stunts while Prem has taken care of the editing.

Veerasekaran will hit the screens in February.