Appu Kutty’s debut film was Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu in which he donned an important role. In his very next film, Azhagar Saamiyin Kuthirai, Appu Kutty turned a hero; thanks to director Suseenthiran, who had introduced him to Kollywood in Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu.
He is once again roped in as the hero and this time newbie Jaishankar will direct him in Mannaru. National Award winner Thambi Ramaiyya has written dialogues and lyrics of Mannaru and he also will don an important role.