Sasikumar teams up with Kannada filmmaker Hari Santhosh for new Tamil film
Actor Sasikumar is set to headline an upcoming Tamil film that will mark Kannada director Hari Santhosh’s debut in the Tamil film industry.
The makers announced the collaboration on Friday, revealing that the project is currently untitled. The film is backed by producers associated with earlier Sasikumar projects, including Vetrivel (2016) and Ayothi (2023).
Hari Santhosh entered the Kannada film industry with Alemari in 2012. His subsequent directing credits include Victory 2 (2018), College Kumar (2020) and By Two Love (2022).
Ravindran is producing the new film under the Trident Arts banner, alongside Sultan Jasani and Chetan Deolekar of 6 Dimensons Film and Media. Krish K Nagrecha is co-producing the project, while Sanjay Vijayaraghavan is attached as creative producer.
Sasikumar was recently seen playing SI Moosa Raaza in the second season of Vadhandhi. His 2026 film appearances also include My Lord, directed by Raju Murugan and co-starring Chaithra J Achar.
The actor is awaiting the release of Freedom and is also working with Dharani Rasendran, known for Yaathisai, on another project. He has additionally been linked to a possible collaboration with Kannada filmmaker Yogaraj Bhat.
The latest announcement adds another cross-industry partnership to Sasikumar’s upcoming slate, with further details about the cast, title and production schedule awaited.