A couple of days ago, newspaper advertisements marking the 75th day of 'Vaanam', which likened the film’s protagonist STR aka Silambarasan to former Chief Minister and matinee idol MGR, raised many an eyebrow.

The actor's father Vijaya T Rajendar, who claims that he had actually designed the advertisement, says, "There is nothing wrong in yearning to achieve big. I had a dream for Simbu. And he is marching towards it."

"In the particular advertisement, I had mentioned that Simbu is now emerging as a star like how MGR was in those days. Silambarasan has got all qualities to reach that (MGR) place," says the multifaceted personality.

On his forthcoming film 'Oru Thalai Kadhal', he says, "It is a love story which will be a perfect treat to today's audience. I am on a crash diet to make myself fit to the role I am playing in the movie. I know the pulse of youth."