Shaam is keenly focussed on the prospects of his forthcoming release girivalam. The actor made an impressive debut acting alongside Simran and Jothika in 12B. He followed it with few big banners alongside popular actresses, yet nothing worked out to his favor.

Shaam says "I have pinned all hopes on Girivalam. It's certainly a make or break film for me. Hope it clicks to continue my presence here".

The movie, a remake of Akshay Khanna- Bobby Deol starrer Hamraaz, has Kadhal Virus fame Richard who playing the latter's role in Tamil while a new face Tanushree acts as his wife. Shaam steps in their family. The tussle between the three forms the story. Ramesh Khanna and Charlie are also in the cast. Deva scores the music. Shivraj who directed Sathyaraj's Adithadi directs Girivalam.