R.V.Udhayakumar is a famous director of the 1990s. He had given super hit films with each of the leading stars of that era. 'Yejaman' with Rajinikanth, 'Singaravelan' with Kamal Haasan, 'Chinna Gounder' with Vijayakanth and 'Kizhakku Vasal' with Karthik were some of his memorable films.

Now Udhayakumar has turned as an actor. He is acting as Nandita Shweta's father in 'Anjala' directed by Thangam Saravanan. Vemal plays the male lead in this film produced by Stunt Choreogpraher Dhilip Subbarayan. Pasupathy plays an important role in this film.

Udhayakumar feels that Vemal is a realistic actor who understands the character and gives life to it. He also said Pasupathy is the only actor who made him clap after Sivaji Ganesan.