Samuthirakani, after Shikar, is doing another Malayalam film, in which he is essaying the role of a Crime Branch officer. “I’m excited about
Venugopan’s The Reporter as it is based on a real life incident,” he says, “I’m also keen on directing a film in Mollywood, with Mohanlal and Vineeth Srinivasan.” He adds, “I have a more realistic approach to films, which is why I like Malayalam movies.”