Simbu is gearing up to start shooting his new movie 'Maanaadu' directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Suresh Kamachi in which Kalyani Priyadarshan, Bharathiraja, SAC, Premgi Amaran and Karunakaran play prominent roles.  The star who is on a comeback trail is said to be in talks for several projects with top directors and producers.

A photograph of Simbu with Pa. Ranjith and Kalaiarasan has gone viral on the internet sparking speculations that he is onboard the new film of the director.  However, the photo which is on Simbu's social media page was taken in June 2018 during the release of Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kaalaa'.

Pa. Ranjith is ready to shoot his new movie reportedly titled 'Salpetta Parambarai' that has Arya, Kalaiarasan and Dinesh in the lead roles.