Playback singer Vijay Yesudas ventured int acting with Dhanush’s Maari in which he essayed the role of a police officer with negative shades. Now, the singer will be seen playing the hero in Padai Veeran, directed by Dhana, a former assistant to ace director Mani Ratnam. Padai Veeran is set in a rural backdrop and director Bharathiraja has been roped in to play an important role in this film. The first look poster was launched recently by actor Arvind Swami.