Vijay’s long wait has finally ended. He formally announced the details of his next movie --- Pokiri, a remake of the recent Telugu blockbuster of the same title.

Talking to media men on Monday, Vijay, said, "I was impressed when I saw the Telugu film. I immediately decided to go ahead with the project. Set to hit the floors on 1 July, Pokiri would grace theatres on the Pongal day. Pokiri means a mischievous boy. A man who is after pranks. I play a similar character. The movie would be directed by choreographer-turned-actor- director Prabhudeva. It was my long cherished dream to dance for a song directed by Prabhudeva. Today, I am lucky to feature in a full length film to be directed by him".

Prabhudeva, on his part, said, "Pokiri would be certainly different from the original and would certainly appease Vijay fans".

Asin plays Vijay’s ladylove in the movie while the cast also includes Prakash Raj, Vadivelu, Nasser and Napoleon. Music is by Manisharma. Produced by Rameshbabu of Sri Kanaka Rathna Movies, get ready to welcome Vijay this January, 2007.