Almost all Karthi-starrers ('Paruthi Veeran', 'Aayirathil Oruvan', 'Paiyaa') which were dubbed and released in Telugu were hits. This has made him to act in a straight Tollywood film, which he will be doing soon.

The actor, who was in Hyderabad recently to promote 'Naa Peru Shiva', the Telugu version of 'Naan Mahan Alla', told journalists: "My straight Telugu movie will be directed by Bommarillu fame Bhaskar."

He added, "I am indebted a lot to the Telugu audience for they have supported all my films. My next venture with Bhaskar will be my tribute to them. It will have all elements which Andhra movie lovers would like to watch."

In Kollywood, Karthi, who is back from his honeymoon trip, has started shooting for 'Saguni', a political satire. Directed by Shankar Dayal, a newcomer, 'Saguni' is expected to hit the screens for Deepavali that also marks the actor's Thala Deepavali.