Talented actor Arun Vijay was last seen playing a suave and scheming gangster in ace director Maniratnam's multi-starrer Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, and is currently working on a number of exciting projects, including the Tollywood biggie Saaho, starring Prabhas.

Now, the date has been locked for the actor's next release. Arun Vijay will be seen on silver screens next in Thadam, an action thriller that will have him playing dual roles for the first time in his career.

Bankrolled by Inderkumar, Thadam directed by Magizh Thirumeni is all set to release on February 22. The movie marks the second collaboration of Arun Vijay and Magizh Thirumeni after Thadaiyara Thaakka and will costar Vidya Pradeep, Tanya Hope and Smruthi Venkat. The theatrical rights of Thadam have been acquired by Screen scene media entertainment.