After about eight years, Simbu now sports a rugged bearded look. STR was last seen in this sort of look in 'Thotti Jaya'. Why is he bearded? The actor confirms that it is for Gautham Menon. It was recently confirmed that Simbu was roped in by director Gautam Menon for a project, and rumours have been doing the rounds that the film is likely to be a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster, 'Vinnathandi Varuvaya'.

While the team announced that it is not the much awaited VTV 2, Simbu added "I am sporting a rugged look for the new project with Gautham Menon. This is not VTV 2, but is an entirely different story on an interesting subject." STR is currently busy working on a yet-to-be-titled project with director Pandiraj apart from 'Vettai Mannan' and 'Vaalu'.