However due to the Ameer's commitment to making, the film was delayed and in June 2011, it was announced that Prabhu would star in 's next venture to be produced. In February 2011, he received media coverage for the first time when Sivaji Productions refused to part with the title Deiva Magan when the makers of had approached them, stating that they had agreed terms with director to direct a film which would launch Vikram Prabhu under that title. He went on to gain further experience by assisting in (2009), before once again assisting in the production works of (2010).