Filmmaker Gautham Menon and Suriya swayed together with abundant success through the film 'Kaakha Kaakha'. They later came together again for the movie 'Vaaranam Aayiram'. The duo is all set to come together for the third time for the film 'Thuppariyum Anand'. The filmmaker had initially approached Ajith Kumar for the film and Dayanidhi Azhagiri was supposed to produce the film under his home banner.

However, due to some creative difference of opinions, the project didn't happen. Later, Gautham Menon approached Suriya for the role and he accepted the offer. Gautham's next job was to sign a powerful actor for the villain's role and called up Gautham Menon. However, he started suggesting more changes, which was resent by the filmmaker and finally he has decided to invite Jeevan to the team. The actor rocked with a mind-boggling performance as a baddie in 'Kaakha Kaakha'.