'People expect big films from Shankar'

rediff.com: 'People expect big films from Shankar': "It is a fictional thriller, so you cannot predict what is going to happen next. The pace of the film is amazing. It is a three-hour film, but it feels like a two-hour film. There is a strong message, and it will bind you to your seats.

I had actors like Arjun, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva and even Kamal Hassan play leading roles in my films. I selected Vikram because he has the image of an action hero, in addition to being a performer. I needed a performer who could play the role of the action hero.