 In the start of 2001, he acted in the action film "Rishi" and went on to appear as himself in "Ullam Kollai Poguthae", both directed by Sundar C. He co-starred with Vikram in "Vinnukum Mannukum", directed by Rajakumaran and produced by R. B. Choudary.The film, released after many troubles and eventually failed at the box office.He then acted in S. A. Chandrasekhar's "Dosth".