We had already reported that director Vishnuvardhan has joined hands with noted novelist and screenwriter Balakumaran to film one of his historical stories. It is now rumored the story deals with the building of the Thanjavur Temple during the times of Raja Raja Cholan. Vishnuvardhan is said to be keen on casting his favourite hero Thala Ajith as the great Chola King.

It is worth remembering that Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan has won many accolades playing King in Raja Raja Cholan` which was the first Cinemascope film in Tamil cinema. If things work out Ajith will only be the second major star to play Raja Raja Cholan and the millions of his fans will be delighted to see him in majestic period costumes.