Shanthi took steps to have the decree rescinded and moved the JM court to Bhavani, who asked Perarasu to pay child support.
[5] Though Perarasu had filed a petition challenging the order, neither he and his counsel appeared in court when the matter was called on five occasions.
Perarasu made his directorial debut with Thirupaachi starring Vijay in the lead role as his 40th film.
The film was released on the eve of Pongal and received positive reviews from critics claiming that "you may strive hard to find anything new in Tirupachi, which is old wine served in a new bottle, with a different label".
[13][14] The film was released on Diwali to positive reviews from critics and eventually became a successful venture claiming that ""This formula had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in Thirupaachi and now the team has re-worked it.
[17] In August 2005, it became clear that the film would begin in November and that Riyaz Khan would play the lead antagonist role in the project.
[24] Perarasu's next film was Pazhani, starring Bharath and Kajal Aggarwal, but became an above average venture at the box office.
[25][26] Perarasu primarily directs films he claims are "aimed at the common man who looks at pure entertainment" rather than critics.
He also wants his films to be packed with mind-blowing soundtrack, fast-paced script and punch dialogues inserted along with sentiments, humour, twists and turns.