Vikram has put behind the Anniyan euphoria behind him. The Protean-faced actor is now entrenched in his character for Maja.

"My forthcoming release Maja is progressing well and would be released for this Deepavali", says Vikram.

Addressing press persons in Chennai on Tuesday to celebrate the success of his Anniyan, Vikram said, "I am happy that my hard work in Anniyan has been recognized well".

On his Maja, which is a remake of Malayalam blockbuster Thommanum Makkalum, Vikram said, "it is progressing well. The laugh-riot will grace theatres for Deepavali."

The get-together he had with the press was typical of Vikram. He goes out of the way to socialize with the scribes. There is nothing put-on or assumed about his interactions.

No wonder, he is genuinely liked by all. Genuineness breeds genuineness,right?