Jayam Raja finally decides on Madhavan?

Jayam Raja has finally managed to procure the rights of the Telugu blockbuster Kick after a heavy competition. While there were reports that he could consider Vijay or his sibling Jayam Ravi to play the lead role, there is a buzz in Kollywood that Madhavan is the strong contender for the role.

Vijay is currently is busy with Vettaikaran, after which he will move on to his landmark 50th film, which will be directed by Perarasu. With Vijay busy with two projects one after the other, Jayam Raja has decided to make use of the intervening time to direct the Telugu remake Kick.