Vijay, many Kollywood observers, have said is the true follower of Rajinikanth's formula. So it should come as small surprise that Vijay has evinced interest in doing a Rajini movie as a remake. As everyone knows, today's fad is to remake and re-interpret hits of yesteryear. Bollywood has started the trend. There is a talk of Tamil movies too following suit. Among Rajini's hits, Billa and Thee are billed to be remade again. In this context, Vijay, asked by a Tamil newspaper, has specifically said that if Rajini's blockbuster Murattu Kalai is remade, he would want to play the title role. In a sense, it is also apt that somebody like Vijay, who has a mass following, take up the mantle of Rajinikanth.