Taking cue from S J Suyah and Cheran, director Praveenkanth wanted to try his luck acting. Director of films like Rakshagan and Jodi, he decided to act and direct Thullal.

But the film has not been received well by the distributors and he is facing difficulties in releasing the film. He has also decided to shelve a new film in which he was to have acted as the hero.

This film, which is produced by Manoj Kumar, will now have a new hero. Praveenkanth has decided to stick to direction only.