Ace director Maniratnam has roped in former actor Aravind Swamy to don an important role  in his upcoming flick. "Aravind Swamy will be seen playing a very crucial role in Mani's next film, which is set in the backdrop of the lives of fishermen in Rameswaram. Both are happy about working together after a long time," say sources. The actor was busy with his business for the past one decade. He had constantly refused offers from Kollywood. However the actor could not say a no to Maniratnam who launched his acting career.