“Don't call me Dr Vijay. I like my fans to address me as Illayathalapathy Vijay”, actor Vijay said.

It may be recalled that Vijay was conferred an honorary doctorate by a deemed varsity for his contribution to cinema recently.

Vijay's Pokiri successfully completed a 125-day run in second shifting at a theatre in Chennai.

A grand function was organized in Chennai on Tuesday in which Vijay thanked all his fans for the success.

He said that he would do movies keeping his fans in mind and entertain them.

On the occasion, Tamil Film Producers Council president Rama Narayanan said that the day is not far off when Vijay will go ahead and fit the shoes of MGR.