Thambi Ramaiah, before making his mark as an actor and winning a National Award (for 'Mynaa'), was known in the industry as a director. The filmmaker in him is still active and is set to start his fresh directorial venture soon.

According to sources, the film titled 'Irandu Paayum Puliyum Oru Pachai Kiliyum' will have Prakash Raj and 'Mirchi' Siva playing the lead roles. Besides, Thambi Ramaiah too will do a crucial character, it is said.

"It is a comedy caper and a new actress will be launched as the heroine. Talks are on the final stages and an official announcement will be made soon," say sources close to the development.

Prakash Raj, who too is an award winning actor, was on a break recently, as he had to take care of his ailing mother. The actor-producer-director walked out of a Kannada project to be with his mother, who was hospitalized.