Kollywood's Ilayathalapathy Vijay is going a step ahead when it comes to supporting anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, who is on an indefinite fast in New Delhi, pressing for a powerful Jan Lokpal Bill.

Even as his counterparts conducted a one-day token hunger strike in Chennai on Tuesday, Vijay is taking a flight to the countr's capital today to meet in person Anna Hazare and his supporters at the Ramlila Grounds.

According to sources, Vijay always believed that corruption should be eradicated from the country and the society should be free of all evils. "So he is offering his support to Anna who is fighting for these causes," they say.

On Tuesday, Superstar Rajinikanth too expressed his support to Anna. "I am very happy that we have a very able and dedicated leader in Anna Hazare to lead us in this fight against corruption. This kind of peaceful movement is possible only in India which is the birthplace of Satyagraha," he said in a statement.

The numero uno actor of Tamil film industry added: "I congratulate all the Indians who have lent their support to this bloodless revolution. I am very proud to be an Indian. Jai Hind."

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