Ramesh Aravind is back at work after a brief hiatus, and he is set to work with Sandesh Productions for his next venture. The actor-director, who took a break for the wedding for his daughter, is said to have had a few rounds of discussion with the production house. An official announcement from the makers is expected in a few days. 

The actor and the producer have known each other for years now, and have come together for several films earlier.

“This year, Ramesh is keen to take up more acting assignments. His agenda is to get more into the creative side and design whole films while he introduces some young and talented filmmakers from his team to direct the films. The first attempt will be made with the film produced by Sandesh Nagaraj,” says a source close to the actor-director.

Meanwhile, Ramesh is waiting to release his directorial project, 100. However, he has decided to go ahead only after the government permits 100 per cent occupancy in theatres. The film, made by Suraj Productions, has him playing the lead role and also stars Rachita Ram and Poorna.

Ramesh’s immediate next project to go on floors will be the sequel to Shivaji Surathkal. Directed by Akash Srivatsa, it is currently in the pre-production stage, and Ramesh, who is all set to take charge as the investigative officer again, is working on the looks of his character.