Superstar Rajnikanth’s upcoming Tamil film Kochadaiyaan, which is progressing in Hong Kong, will be released in Telugu as Vikram Simha. The Telugu distribution rights were bagged by Lakshmi Ganapathi Films.

Kochadaiyaan is directed by Rajnikanth’s younger daughter Soundarya and Rajiv Menon is the cinematographer. A.R. Rahman is composing the music. Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is the heroine. Aadhi Pinishetty, Shobana, Sharath Kumar, Rukmini, Jackie Shroff and Nasser play the key roles. The film will be released in Deepavali.