Ajith Kumar after delivering the blockbuster hit 'Thunivu' immediately signed his next 'Vidaamuyarchi'. But unfortunately the project ran into various delays including a director change and finally went on floors earlier this month in Azerbaijan.

There is great curiosity over who will direct Ajith next and several names including Siruthai Siva and Vishnuvardhan were mentioned as favorites in the media. Now the hot news from reliable sources is that the mass hero has made a surprise choice for his next.

Adhik Ravichandran the director of the recent blockbuster hit 'Mark Antony' starring Vishal and S.J. Suryah is said to be the lucky man to helm 'AK 63'. It is well known that the filmmaker is a hardcore Ajith fan and has also acted as one of the villains in 'Nerkonda Paarvai' where their bond grew stronger. Adhik shared that he narrated 'Mark Antony' line to Ajith who encouraged him first by saying its a very good subject.

Another major highlight is that the Ajith-Adhik project will reportedly be produced by Elred Kumar of RS Infotainment which bankrolled Vetrimaaran's 'Viduthalai' and its sequel which is under production. The official announcement is expected by the end of the year.

Meanwhile 'Vidaamuyarchi' produced by Lyca is directed by Magizh Thirumeni with Anirudh scoring the music. The film has Ajith in dual roles with Trisha and Regina Cassandra as his pairs with Sanjay Dutt and Aarav Nafeez in supporting characters.