Vijay Sethupathi the epitome of versatality is giving his fans a variety fare like no other leading actor in Tamil cinema. In this year alone he played a supporting role as a mystic in 'Kadaisi Vivasayi', a two timing lover boy in 'Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal'. a deadly drug lord in 'Vikram' and a sacrificing family man in 'Maamanithan'.

Producers and directors from all the film industries in India are scrambling for dates of the Makkal Selvan including the 'Pushpa 2' team, Karthi-Raju Murugan team and the Mahesh Babu-Trivikram team.

Now the hottest news doing the rounds in Kollywood and Bollywood is that Vijay Sethupathi has been approached to play the villain against Shah Rukh Khan in 'Jawan' directed by Atlee. According to sources Rana Daggubatti was the first choice for the role but he has reportedly opted out due to personal reasons.

The sources add that Atlee has spoken to VJS and has given him a narration on his character which impressed the busy actor who is already in the process of adjusting his dates. SRK addressed Vijay Sethupathi as ‘most wonderful actor’ at the Melbourne Film Festival and now it looks like they are finally teaming up. The official announcement on this huge development is expected very soon.

'Jawan' has music by Anirudh and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Priya Mani and Deepika Padukone. The film is produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment and is slated for release in 2023.