Santhanam was all praise for his best friend, Simbu, who has turned composer with Sakka Podu Podu Raja. The film is scheduled for release next month. Speaking at the trailer launch of the film, the comedian-turned-actor thanked STR for composing music for the film. "Whatever people say, he's my godfather. He has always supported me and believed in my talent. I will always stay loyal to him," says Santhanam, who got his big break in Tamil cinema through Simbu's Manmadhan.

Directed by Sethuraman, the film has Vaibhavi Shandilya as the heroine. According to a source, Santhanam plays a character who tries to help his friend get his love. The story is rumouredly about how the heroine ends up falling in love with him. "STR completed all the songs in a month. They have come out really well, and the team has already shot three songs in Georgia," adds the source.