: Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan is all set to make his cinema debut, with the left-arm pacer being roped in for a Tamil film featuring popular star Vikram.
The producers of the film, who have tentatively titled the movie 'ChiyaanVikram58,' announced taking Pathan on-board the film, directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu.
Vikram is addressed as 'Chiyaan' by his fans.
"Proud and honoured to introduce @IrfanPathan in #ChiyaanVikram58 in a super stylish action avatar!! Welcome on Board sir and wish you a sensational debut," the film's co-producer Seven Screen Studio said on Twitter.
Gnanamuthu has directed the critically acclaimed crime thrillers 'Demonte Colony' and 'Imaikka Nodigal', the latter featuring popular Hindi cinema director Anurag Kashyap in a leading role.
Gnanmuthu tweeted: "Welcome on board @IrfanPathan Can't wait to unleash your new avatar to the audience!! Time for some solid action!!."
The director also tweeted a picture of himself and Pathan.
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