Simbu after a long hiatus mired in controversies hit the jackpot starring in the Mani Ratnam multistarrer 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' which is hitting the screens on September 28th amidst high anticipation. He has signed 'Maanadu' directed by Venkat Prabhu and another film helmed by young filmmaker Karthik Naren.

Simbu however will start shooting first for a new movie directed by Sundar C and produced by Lyca Productions which is the remake of the blockbuster Telugu movie 'Attarintiki Daredi'. Simbu reprises the lead role played by Pawan Kalyan while young actress Megha Akash has been roped in for the heroine role played by Samantha in the original. Megha Akash is the heroine of Dhanush in 'Enai Nokki Paayum Thotta' directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon which is in the final stages of shooting.