Following directors Manirathinam and Bharathiraja, it is now Gowtham Menon, who is all set to go to Bollywood.

The sought-after director in Tamil cinema would be directing a Hindi cinema early next year starring Saif Ali Khan in the prominent role.

Gowtham, who started his career with Minnalae shot to fame with Khaaka Khaaka. His recent Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu starred Kamal Haasan as the hero managed a 100-day run. Gowtham, who is directing Suriya again for a movie titled Vaaranam Aayiram, is awaiting the release of Pachai Kili Murthusaram which stars Sarath Kumar and Jyothika.

The director had narrated a story to Saif Ali Khan recently. Impressed with the action--packed story, the actor has agreed to be part of the film.