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After the success of ''[[Thirupaachi]]'', [[A. M. Rathnam]] called Perarasu to make a film with Vijay re-uniting with him for second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/13945.html |title=FIR on Vijay's Sivakasi – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=29 March 2005 |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/14-3-05/vijay_new.htm |title=Vijay's Sivakasi |publisher=Behindwoods |date=14 March 2005 |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> ''Sivakasi'' was Perarasu's second collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' and producer Rathnam's third film with Vijay after ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Ghilli]]''. The film was released on Diwali to positive reviews with a critic claiming that ""This formula had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in [[Thirupaachi]] and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Sivakasi|publisher=Sify |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> but eventually became a successful venture at box office. | After the success of ''[[Thirupaachi]]'', [[A. M. Rathnam]] called Perarasu to make a film with Vijay re-uniting with him for second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/13945.html |title=FIR on Vijay's Sivakasi – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=29 March 2005 |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/14-3-05/vijay_new.htm |title=Vijay's Sivakasi |publisher=Behindwoods |date=14 March 2005 |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> ''Sivakasi'' was Perarasu's second collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' and producer Rathnam's third film with Vijay after ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Ghilli]]''. The film was released on Diwali to positive reviews with a critic claiming that ""This formula had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in [[Thirupaachi]] and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Sivakasi|publisher=Sify |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> but eventually became a successful venture at box office. | ||
During the making of [[Sivakasi]], representatives from AVM Productions approached | During the making of [[Sivakasi]], representatives from AVM Productions approached Perarasu to make a commercial film with [[Ajith Kumar]] in the lead role.<ref>[http://ajithkumar.free.fr/news/news_172.htm www.ajithkumar.fr.fm]. www.ajithkumar.fr.fm (14 April 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> The director immediately accepted the offer and told the producer the story of the film during the meeting and the film was announced publicly two days later.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/07per.htm Perarasu on Tirupathi]. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> In August 2005, it became clear that the film would begin in November and that [[Riyaz Khan]] would play the lead antagonist role in the project.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16432.html Ready and raring to go – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (26 August 2005). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Sadha was signed on to play the lead role after early reports suggested that either [[Nayanthara]], [[Renuka Menon]] or Gopika would play the lead female role. The film was launched officially on 15 September 2005 with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] attending the opening ceremony.<ref>http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/15092005-4.shtml</ref> The film was critically panned, with critics claiming that the film drew too much resemblance to Perarasu's previous projects, [[Thirupaachi]] and [[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]].<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html Sify Movies – Review listing] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531114938/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html |date=31 May 2014 }}. Sify.com (2 December 2012). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> | ||
After the success of [[Thirupathi (film)|Thirupathi]], | After the success of [[Thirupathi (film)|Thirupathi]], Perarasu announced a project called "Pandigai" with S. J. Suryah<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/may-06-03/18-05-06-perarasu.html Tamil movies : Perarasu to join with SJ Surya for ‘Pandigai’]. Behindwoods.com (18 May 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> but the project was cancelled and he announced his next project "[[Dharmapuri (film)|Dharmapuri]]" with Vijaykanth in 2006<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/16-06-06-vijaya-kanth.html Tamil movies : Perarasu’s Dharmapuri with Vijayakanth!!]. Behindwoods.com (16 June 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> since Producer [[A. M. Rathnam]] expressed his desire of Perarasu directing a film for him again after ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]''. Incidentally it was Rathnam who suggested [[Vijayakanth]]'s name for the film. When Rathnam and captain heard the ‘one liner’ of the movie, they both liked it instantly and thus ‘[[Dharmapuri (film)|Dharmapuri]]’ was born without even a heroine.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/22-09-06-vijayakanth.html Tamil movies : Will director Perarasu strike a chord with Captain’s Dharmapuri?]. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Indiaglitz wrote: "Perarasu has dished out a movie that would certainly appease front-benchers. A commercial pot-boiler, the movie will be lapped by [[Vijayakanth]]'s fans. Sure to make it big in rural centres, the movie also has enough stunt sequences for action-lovers".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8605.html Dharmapuri review. Dharmapuri Tamil movie review, story, rating]. IndiaGlitz.com (20 October 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> | ||
Perarasu's next film is ''[[Pazhani (2008 film)|Pazhani]]'', starring [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]]. It was average at the box office. | Perarasu's next film is ''[[Pazhani (2008 film)|Pazhani]]'', starring [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]]. It was average at the box office. | ||