Director Magizh Thirumeni, whose recent film Thadam opened to rave reviews, is playing an important role in the Arya-starrer Teddy. This will mark the acting debut of the filmmaker.

Teddy's director, Shakti Soundar Rajan took to Twitter and announced the news, also sharing an image of himself standing alongside Arya and Magizh. 

Co-starring Bigg Boss-fame Sakshi Agarwal, the film is produced by KE Gnanavelraja’s Studio Green and has music by D Imman.

Interestingly, Magizh, who debuted as a voice actor by lending his voice for Anurag Kashyap's character in Imaikka Nodigal, is also playing the antagonist in the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir. The director is currently working on his physique for this film.