Following the success of Ghajini, director Murugadoss' films are in great demand in Bollywood. It was widely rumoured that King Khan and Akshay Kumar are highly impressed with Murugadoss’Ramana (Vijaykanth) and deems it would make a perfect Bollywood blockbuster if remade in Bollywood style. The film did astounding business in Tamil Nadu and helped Vijaykanth reinvent his acting style and popularity.

And wielding the megaphone would be none other than Jayam Raja with Akshay Kumar in lead.