Gautham Menon bowled by Nethra:

Gautham Menon's much expected project Varanam Aayiram has been shelved for the time being as Surya is committed to other projects. Meanwhile, the director was also on the look out for a short-term project and out came Chennaiyil Oru Mazhai Kaalam.Trisha, along with a host of new faces, features in this movie, the story of which revolves around IT professionals. Gautham Menon, who was on a hunt for the second heroine, seems to have been helped by the latest flick, Thoovanam.
The young director, who recently caught up with the movie, seems to have been bowled by the heroine – Nethra’s performance. He has now roped her in for the plum role. Nethra portrayed the role of an NRI girl in Thoovanam.

Vaaranam Aayiram:

It’s old news that Surya wants some changes in the script of Vaaranam Aayiram and would participate in the shooting once Vel is completed. It seems that Goutham Menon who is the director of the film is now changing the original script. And sources say that the new script would be racier and crisper that before. Goutham Menon, termed as the Alferd Hitchcock of Kollywood, is very optimistic that Vaaranam Aayiram will send the audience on a thrill ride.

Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam - Trisha

Director Gautham Menon has selected Trisha to play a pivotal role in his next film, tentatively titled “Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam” (Rainy Season in Chennai). Along with Trisha, four newcomers will be cast in the film.

Trisha’s performance as a bubbly young girl in Ajith-starrer “Kireedom” which was released last month, has won her acclaim and the film itself has received rave reviews. A great fan of Gautham Menon, Trisha has expressed her joy to work in his film. Set against the backdrop of the emerging IT culture, the story revolves around an IT professional’s life. A.R. Rahman will compose the music.

According to sources, Gautham Menon has registered the title “Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam” for a Surya-Asin film, but it has been shelved. And the Director is considering retaining the same title for the film starring Trisha.

An excited Trisha says when Gautham Menon approached her with the offer; she did not even listen to the script. She immediately accepted the offer to work in the movie. Being part of a film that will have A.R. Rahman as the music director “is something to be proud of,” she added.
Asked how she could accept a role that requires her to work with four newcomers, Trisha told mediapersons that she has immense faith in Gautham’s script. The film will be launched in October with the onset of the northeast monsoon, which brings heavy rains in Chennai. The movie is expect to be completed in time for the release during December.

A R Rahman and Gautham first time together:

Trisha has accepted an offer to act in a Telugu musical. The yet to be titled film will have Gautham Menon in the lead. The buzz is that A R Rahman is going to pair up with Gautham menon for the first time. The film is set to hit the floor in December. Gautham is himself producing the movie.