Actor Vimal is known for portraying rural hero character with ease. It has been almost one and half years since his film 'Maapla Singam' released. Now the actor has completed shooting for 'Maannar Vagaiyara' directed by Bhoopathy Pandian. This film has been produced by Vimal under his A3V Cinemas banner. The film is ready for release and Vimal is happy that the film has come out really well.

Yesterday (August 31), Vimal celebrated his birthday with his friends in Kollywood. Amid the celebrations the actor announced two other projects that he will be producing.

The first among the two will be a film directed by Vasanthamani who made his debut last year with the Sasikumar starrer 'Vetrivel'. This film will have Vimal in the lead role and Samuthirakani in an important character. D. Imman will be providing music score for this film.

After finishing this film, Vimal will act and produce 'Kalavani 2' the sequel to the critically acclaimed super hit 'Kalavani' which served as a path breaking film in Vimal's career. 'Kalavani' was also the debut film of director Sarkunam and Oviya who has become a sensational celebrity in Tamil Nadu after the Big Boss Tamil reality show was introduced to Tamil audiences through this film. 'Kalavani 2' will be directed by Sarkunam after he completes his proposed film with Madhavan.

It is not yet confirmed whether Oviya will be retained for the sequel of 'Kalavani' but given the level of popularity and people's affection she has gained after 'Big Boss' it is pretty sure that the makers will be very keen to cast her in the film either as the heroine or at least in a cameo role.