 He announced a film titled "Isai" in 2004 shortly after the release of "New", when he revealed that A. R. Rahman would also collaborate for two further ventures titled "Anbulla Nanbane" and "Aezhumazhai vs Chitra".While "Isai" was postponed, "Anbulla Nanbane" developed under the title "Best Friend", before the title "Anbe Aaruyire" (2005) was finalised.Featuring himself in the lead role again, he signed up newcomer Meera Chopra for the film and rechristened her under the stage name Nila.