Manoj K Bharathy, son of veteran director Bharathirajaa, is all set to join as an assistant to director Shankar. He informs that has been included in the prestigious team after a formal interview.

A one-time assistant to director Manirathnam, Manoj had worked in the making of ‘Bombay’. However he ventured to acting and acted in over a dozen movies. Now he has decided go back to what he loves the most, directing movies.

Says Manoj: “I am happy to work under Shankar Sir. I may direct a movie on my own after the completion of Shankar Sir’s magnum opus ‘Robot’ starring Superstar Rajinikanth.”.