Actor Vijay, who has attained a star status in Kollywood following a string of hits in the last couple of years, has not yet ventured to play a dual role yet.

And he is known to have wanted to play a double role.At last his desire has been fulfilled.

Following the completion of his Sachien, he has now ventured to act in Sivakasi to be directed by Perarsu. The latter directed Vijay early this year for the blockbuster flick Thirupachi.

In Sivakasi,Vijay is playing a dual role. He plays a village youth Kasi and a rural youth - Jeeva.

Rumours are agog that actresses Asin and Bollywood fame Mallika Sherawat would act opposite to Vijay in Sivakasi.

A M Rathinam would be producing Sivakasi. It will be a double whammy forVijay’s fans.