His films Kadhalar dinam and Kadhal desam captured the imagination of romantics with their sensitive narrative and lavish production values. Both were superhits and he had a huge fan following of college goers. However, his Kadhal virus was a non-starter and did not do much for the careers of Richard and Sridevi, the lead pair. He lay low for some time. But now he is back with a movie once again with a young hero, Bharat. The story discussion is on. An NRI Tamilian will produce the film and a budget of Rs. 5 crores has been planned.