Director Ameer has now taken two big steps in his life as an actor and a producer with his latest venture, directed by Subramania Siva.

Ameer stands synonymous to the word dedication, by implying meticulous efforts to bring out this much delayed movie at the earliest. The maker of Paruthi Veeran is now undergoing a taut diet, not to pose a six pack but to shape himself up for the character of a load lifter (cooli).

The question upon his delayed movie makes him retort, "I am not wasting another producer's money as this is my own production. And I don't know how to make movies in just 40 or 50 days. I usually make my movies based on my knowledge and my personal formulae. If someone is affected by this delay then I am ready to answer them."

On a reply note, 'Due to changes in the locales for shooting has made this time lapse. I can assure that the movie will be released for Pongal.'

Ameer speaking about his workout says, 'I am undergoing these workouts to portray the character aptly and not to compete with the washboard abs displayed by other stars. Just chappathis and eggs are my daily meal. When I drill my other heroes, I should be working at least to this extent. Shouldn't I?'

On a glum note he adds, 'I couldn't even eat a plate of Briyani for Ramzan.' Anyway, hard work never fails to repay. Cheer up Ameer!!