Scores of reports have been flashed about Shankar's next film, particularly actor playing the protagonist in the film.

Reports were taking the names of Vikram and Suriya for the lead role. But, Shankar kept his mouth shut keeping the media guess work alive. Now it is confirmed that Vikram is all set to don the protagonist role in the mega project that is being made in line with 'Mudhalvan' and 'Anniyan', the director's earlier films.

Writers Suba – Suresh and Bala – are writing the story and dialogues for the film along with Shankar. The story is said to be another big action-thriller drama and Vikram would again play the larger than life role in this big budget production.

A R Rahman is scoring the music and Kabilan has already written two songs for the film. The film will be dubbed and released in Telugu also as Vikram has a good fan following in Andhra also, sources say.

Vikram is currently working in director A L Vijay's 'Thaandavam', with Anushka and Amy Jackson playing the female lead. The Shankar – Vikram film will go on floors once 'Thaandavam' is completed.