Sasikumar and his success tune

Sasikumar is elated with the success of his maiden venture 'Subramaniapuram'.

However he has planned to start his directorial venture only by January 2009. As of now, he'd be concentrating on acting and has agreed to do the lead role in a movie titled 'Nadodi', to be directed by Samuthirakani.

Speaking at a success meet organized to thank media persons in Chennai on Wednesday, Sasikumar said, “What love can do to a group of happy-go-lucky friends was the crux of ‘Subramaniapuram’. The highlight is that the entire movie unfolds in early 1980s”.

“The sets were carefully erected to suit the period. Intense research was done and the costumes famous during those days were recreated”, he added.

Sasikumar thanked the Tamil audience for making the movie a grand success.

Bala, Ameer appreciated me: Sasikumar

Director Sasikumar, who’s ‘Subramaniapuram’ has made it big at the box office, is thrilled at the success.

“I expected the movie to click. But the huge success has surprised me. I had faith in audience. They welcomed a sincere attempt that with glee”, he says.

Sasikumar, who was a former associate to Ameer, says, “The greatest gift to me was when director Bala watched the film and hugged and appreciated me”.

“Ameer also heap laurels on the project. It moved me a lot”, he adds.

On his next, he says, “Having established myself with ‘Subramaniapuram’, I know the audience would expect a lot from me. I have to be choosy and do my next with care. Couple of big production houses has approached me. I want to commence my next directorial venture in December”.

Sasikumar, meanwhile, is acting in a key role in a movie to be directed by Samuthirakani.