Manirathnam is going to make a film based on an incident that happened in the life of his close friend. Manirathnam has already completed the script for this film. This film be produced by Manirathnam and is to be directed by his assistant Shiva. Apart from this Manirathnam will be directing Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan. Writer Jayamohan has joined Manirathnam in penning the screenplay for this historical classical story. Manirathnam has decided to change the music composer for this film. That lucky music composer who is going to get this opportunity is Yuvan Shankar Raja. After Ilayaraja, Manirathnam has given the opportunity to A R Rahman to compose music for his film. But since A R Rahman is busy with other projects and concerts, Manirathnam has decided to give this chance to Yuvan Shankar Raja.