Following a 3-year sabbatical, he returned as an actor in the main role with Susi Ganesan's Thiruttu Payale (2006), which earned him praise.

[1] He signed up for the remake of the 1974 film Naan Avanillai (2007), and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success.

[6] Following a three-year hiatus, he returned as an actor in the main role with Susi Ganesan's Thiruttu Payale, which earned him praise.

He signed up for the remake of the 1974 film Naan Avanillai, and post-release gained even more praise for helping it become a success.

His recent releases include Thotta (co-starring Priyamani) and Machakaaran (opposite Kamna Jethmalani).