Actor Simbu who was last acted in the Sundar C directed Vandhaa Rajavathaan Varuven has started shooting for his next movie Maanaadu, which was launched today. The movie which is said to be a political entertainer is directed by Venkat Prabhu.

Recently it was announced that Simbu will be seen playing a Muslim youngster in the movie and that his character has been named as Abdul Khaaliq, which coincidentally also is the Islamic name of Yuvan Shankar Raja who is the music director of Maanaadu.

Now Simbu's look in Maanaadu has been revealed as pictures from the shoot are turning viral on social media. Simbu is seen with a bearded and moustache shaven look, resembling Kamal's look in the flashback sequences of Vishwaroopam. Maanaadu also stars SJ Suryah, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Bharathiraja and Premgi.