 His second release was the coming-of-age film "Puthumugangal Thevai", where he played an aspiring film director.The film had a low key release in December 2012 and attracted negative reviews, though a critic noted Sivaji "shows potential".In 2014, the actor was seen in AVM Productions' experimental drama film "Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum", where he played a widower.