Actor Saikumar, who is known for trying out all kinds of roles, is stepping into Telugu films. He will be playing the antagonist in the Telugu film, Simha. The film will be directed by Boyapati Srinu.

Starring Balakrishna in the lead role, it will also star other Malayalam stars like Rehman and Nayantara. The film also stars Namitha and Sneha Ullal. It will hit theatres in March.

Saikumar has done Tamil films in the past, where he played the villain or did a supporting role.