Lyricist-turned-actor Pa Vijay was in China recently to shoot for his debut venture as hero ' 'Thai Kaviyam'.
'Thai Kaviyam' is adapted from the Tamil version of the Russian novel The Mother authored by Maxim Gorky and translated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minster M Karunanidhi. Pa Vijay dons the title role in 'Thai Kaviyam', directed by a debutant Pali Srirangam.
Newcomer Sudharsana plays the heroine. A major portion of the movie was shot in China.
Pa Vijay expresses confidence that the movie being made with the blessings of Karunanidhi will come good. Vijay's national award winning song Ovoru Pookulame is being used in 'Thai Kaviyam' too.