After having the maximum number of releases for a hero in 2016, Versatile actor Vijay Sethupathi is currently busy with multiple projects in various stages of productions. He is presently shooting for 'Karuppan' directed by Panneerselvam of 'Renigunta' fame.

Many Kollywood heroes over the years have successfully tried their hands in other artistic departments such as singing, writing and direction. Most of them have made a mark in multiple fields within cinema.

Vijay Sethupathi who has completed four years as a bankable hero in Kollywood has produced the film 'Orange Mittai' along with his friend and he also penned the dialogues for that film. The film directed by Biju Viswanath released in 2015 was critically acclaimed and also won a few awards.

Now he has revealed in a recent interview, the Makkal Selvan has revealed his interest towards directing a film.

Vijay Sethupathi said he has many one lines which can be converted as stories and he will take up direction when he gathers the courage for the same.

Recently actor Arvind Swamy revealed his plans to direct a film and said an official announcement can be expected within the end of 2017. Kamal Haasan, Arjun, Sarathkumar, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj and Silambarasan have directed Tamil films. Dhanush is presently directing his debut directorial venture 'Power Paandi' which is scheduled to hit the screens on April 14, 2017.

We hope Vijay Sethupathi who has given many impressive performances at a very short span of time as an actor soon emerges as a director and gives us a memorable film.