In Kollywood, directors turning into actors is not a new thing, and it has been happening for a long time. The multi-talented artists are common in the industry, and in with Lokesh – Nelson’s entry, the director-turned-actor trend is on the rise in Tamil cinema.
If we observe Tamil films in recent years, directors like Goutham Menon, SJ Suryah, Mysskin, and many more became actors and impressed audiences with their performances. The director-turned-actor trend is on the rise in Tamil cinema in recent years.
Tamil Cinema: Directors becoming Actors – Lokesh and Nelson join the trend
Lately, the top directors are also joining this trend. Lokesh Kanagaraj turns hero, and he plays the lead role in an upcoming film directed by Arun Matheswaran. The director is also undergoing martial arts training for the film.
Doctor and Jailer director Nelson also joins the trend; he is playing an important role in Vetrimaaran directorial starring Simbu, which will be a part of the Vada Chennai Franchise.
