Actor Samuthirakani has signed a slew of many big-ticket projects in the pipeline which includes director Shankar's magnum opus Indian 2 that starred Kamal Haasan in the lead. In Telugu, the National Award-winning actor will be playing a crucial in much-expected films like SS Rajamouli's historical epic RRR and Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapuramulo.
Meawhile, our close sources have informed that the actor will be next seen playing a crucial role in director Bommarillu Bhaskar's upcoming Telugu film. The film stars Akhil Akkineni in the lead role and is produced by Allu Aravind under the banner Geetha Arts. The makers are currently shooting the film in Hyderabad
On the work front, Samuthirakani will be next seen playing an important role in director KV Anand's forthcoming ensemble action film Kaappaan, which stars Suriya and Sayyesha in lead roles while Mohanlal, Arya and Boman Irani play important roles. The film is bankrolled by Subaskaran under the banner Lyca Productions
The actor is also awaiting the release of director Anbazhagan's Adutha Saattai. Samuthirakani was last seen playing the lead in director Dhanaram Saravanan's Kolanji.