Director Magizh Thirumeni who had debuted with the romantic movie Mundhinam Parthene later went on to become a thriller director and gave the hit movies Thadaiyara Thakka and Thadam with Arun Vijay. Magizh Thirumeni will be directing a movie next with Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Recently, Magizh Thirumeni also became an actor, and has completed shooting for his role in Arya, Sayyeshaa starrer Teddy directed by Shakti Soundarrajan and also in Vijay Sethupathi. Megha Akash starrer Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir directed by debutant Venkata Krishna Roganth.

Now the latest speculation making the rounds is that Magizh Thirumeni has been approached to play an important role in director Pa Ranjith's next movie after Kaala. While an official clarification is expected soon, this movie which will be based on kick boxing will have Arya and Dinesh in lead roles.