Samuthirakani's menacing first look from Macharla Niyojakavargam

Tamil actor-director Samuthirakani is turning busy in the Telugu film industry. Until now, he played pivotal roles in many hit Telugu films like Ala...Vaikunthapurramuloo, Krack, Bheemla Nayak and Sarkaru Vaari Paata. Now, he is coming up in a unique avatar in Nithiin's upcoming film Macharla Niyojagavargam.

The first look poster of Samuthirakani from this movie was unveiled this morning. He plays the role of MLA Rajappa in the film. He is seen sporting long grey hair and a thick great moustache on the poster. His rugged and menacing looks prove that he is going to play a crooked villain in the flick.

Nithiin is essaying the role of an IAS officer in this movie. Macharla Niyojagakavargam happens to be an action drama set in a political backdrop. Kriti Shetty and Catherine Tresa play the female leads in it. The film is slated for a worldwide release on August 12. MS Rajashekhar Reddy is the director of this project.